BBC · Dec 20, 2024
Injured Sunderland winger Poveda set to return
Image caption, Ian Poveda has made two appearances for ColombiaSunderland might include Ian Poveda in the squad for Saturday's Championship match at home to Norwich City.
The winger, who joined on a free transfer from Leeds United in July, has managed just three substitute appearances this season before picking up a thigh injury in a 2-0 win over Derby County in October.
"Ian has trained for just over a week now, so he's in really good shape," Black Cats head coach Regis le Bris told his pre-match media conference., external
"He's not ready to play a full game, but he can be a substitute."