Daniel Ballard
26-Year-Old
Sunderland
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Fit for bench
Ballard (groin) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Aston Villa.
ANALYSIS
Ballard is an option Sunday as expected, with the defender earning a spot on the bench after two games out due to a groin injury. He did start in the opening two games of the season and will look to return to that role, but may have fallen out of favor, with Omar Alderete and Nordi Mukiele taking over the starting roles in the middle of the defense.
Ballard is an option Sunday as expected, with the defender earning a spot on the bench after two games out due to a groin injury. He did start in the opening two games of the season and will look to return to that role, but may have fallen out of favor, with Omar Alderete and Nordi Mukiele taking over the starting roles in the middle of the defense.
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Option for Sunday
Ballard (groin) is an option for Sunday's match against Aston Villa, according to manager Regis Le Bris, per Phil Smith of the Sunderland Echo.
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Could be back against Aston Villa
Ballard (groin) is expected to be back for the game against Aston Villa, coach Regis Le Bris said in the press conference. "We expect to see him back against Aston Villa."
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Out two to three weeks
Ballard (groin) suffered an injury that is not considered serious and is expected to be out for two to three weeks, coach Regis Le Bris said in a press conference. "It's not too serious, so we expect him to be out for two to three weeks."
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Receives scan
Ballard (groin) is still awaiting the results of his scans, and the status of his injury remains unclear, according to manager Regis Le Bris.
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Picks up injury
Ballard was forced off the field after nine minutes of action due to an apparent groin injury.
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Everton to make move for him
Everton are interested in completing a move for Ballard in the summer, according to Football Transfers.
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Everton know they're going to lose Jarrod Branthwaite in the summer, and they're already scouting the market and looking for potential replacements. Enter Ballard, who's having an outstanding season with Sunderland in the Championship. The 23-year-old defender would be an excellent addition to the side to bolster the defensive depth at Goodison Park.
Everton know they're going to lose Jarrod Branthwaite in the summer, and they're already scouting the market and looking for potential replacements. Enter Ballard, who's having an outstanding season with Sunderland in the Championship. The 23-year-old defender would be an excellent addition to the side to bolster the defensive depth at Goodison Park.