Bertrand Traore

Traore (knee) is close to returning and is expected to begin training with the squad next week, according to coach Regis le Bris. "Traore is close to returning. Next week, he will start training with the squad."

Traore (knee) is still out but eyeing a return around the Nottingham Forest match, according to manager Regis Le Bris. "Bertrand is still sidelined, but [he] is close to reconnecting with the squad. Probably around the Nottingham Forest game."

Traore (knee) is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks, according to coach Regis Le Bris. "After seeking many opinions, we're expecting Bertrand to be out six to eight weeks..."

Traore (knee) is expected to be out for a decent spell of time due to his injury and is still deciding whether surgery is an option, according to manager Regis Le Bris, per Phil Smith of the Sunderland Echo. "The date is not completed exactly, but it might be a long injury. We're still deciding whether it is surgery or a more conservative treatment, we don't know this yet. But yes, he will be without him for a while, I think so."We're still deciding whether it is surgery or a more conservative treatment, we don't know this yet. But yes, we will be without him for a while, I think so."

Traore played as a substitute but left with a potential injury setback in Tuesday's win over Leeds United.