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Sunderland's appeal against Dan Ballard's red card has been rejected, confirming his suspension. However, the team has received a boost with the return of two injured players.
Le Bris confirms Sunderlandâs red card appeal rejected but receives double injury boost
Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris has confirmed that Sunderlandâs appeal against Dan Ballardâs red card has been rejected.
The Northern Ireland international was shown a red card for a hair pull against Wolves last Saturday. Although Sunderland appealed the decision, the centre-backâs suspension has been upheld.
âYes, we are (very disappointed),â said Le Bris on the appealâs rejection. âBecause the situation was a bit unclear. The Premier League is built around physicality, duels, intensity.
âI think Ballard tried to grab the shirt in the duel. Unfortunately long hair got caught, that wasnât intentional, and the law is the law. So I understand the referee in one point but at the same time the rule is a bit unclear.â
The three-match suspension means that Ballard will be unavailable for the rest of the season.
His boss continued: âWe will try to use the time to prepare for next season because we donât have another choice.â
However, Ballardâs absence could provide others with a chance to prove their abilities, namely Lutsharel Geertruida.
The French coach admitted: âYes an opportunity, of course. Because weâve had different options this season. He is versatile, a bit like Trai (Hume).
âItâs really useful for the manager and the coaching team because when we need someone ready to play as a midfielder, centre-back, right-back, he can manage different positions. He did well but at the same time the completion in the specific position is often high.â
Dan Ballard's appeal was rejected because the incident was deemed to warrant a red card, maintaining his suspension.
Sunderland has received a double injury boost with the return of two players, although their names were not specified.
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The Black Cats will welcome Manchester United to the Stadium of Light this Saturday, and Le Bris had positive injury news ahead of the clash. Bertrand Traore and Nelson Angulo have both been absent in recent weeks, but are now ready to return.
âNo they are all okay,â confirmed Le Bris. âThe only one except Dan is Romaine (Mundle). All the others are available.â