Daniel Ballard
25-Year-Old
Sunderland
Premier
GTD
Injury Groin
Est. Return 9/21/2025
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."
ANALYSIS
Ballard is dealing with a groin injury and will miss a second Premier League game in a row as he is expected to be back available for the game against Aston Villa on Sept. 21. That said, Nordi Mukiele will be the one replacing him in central defense until he returns fully fit to compete for his spot.
Ballard is dealing with a groin injury and will miss a second Premier League game in a row as he is expected to be back available for the game against Aston Villa on Sept. 21. That said, Nordi Mukiele will be the one replacing him in central defense until he returns fully fit to compete for his spot.
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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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Scores first of season
Ballard scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 victory against West Ham United.
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Starter when healthy
Ballard had three goals and one assist with just two clean sheets in his 15 starts (23 appearances) this past season.
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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.
ANALYSIS
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.