Sunderland boss Le Bris provides updates on several injured stars after pre-season victory

Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris has provided an update on several players ahead of the Black Cats’ upcoming fixture against Ipswich Town.

On Nordi Mukiele, Le Bris played down the severity of the defender’s issue but stressed the need to manage his recovery carefully.

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“No, it’s not too serious, it’s a shame because I think his precision was really good, good standards, and he gave in goals on his right side, so just minor, but we need to take care of him,” he said.

Omar Alderete is also expected to be available for selection soon, although Le Bris suggested he may have to settle for a place on the bench against Ipswich.

“With Omar, it was an injury during the last game, just before the last game, so it’s just about stiffness,” he said.

“It’s not major, but it’s important to build his condition, so probably both of them should be on the bench for Ipswich, I think.”

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There was also positive news regarding Romaine Mundle, who has picked up an ankle problem.

“Romaine is injured as well, he’s got a kick on his ankle so that one is minor,” Le Bris added.

However, Simon Adingra could be absent for longer, with Sunderland continuing to monitor his ankle injury.

“Simon might be a bit longer, so we are still monitoring his ankle and we need to wait,” Le Bris said.

Goals from Trai Hume and Wilson Isidor gave Sunderland a 2-0 win over Lens in their latest pre-season friendly ahead of the new campaign.