Daniel Ballard
26-Year-Old
Sunderland
Premier
Picked for bench
Ballard (hamstring) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Aston Villa.
ANALYSIS
Ballard is fit for Sunday but not healthy enough for the starting XI quite yet, as the defender starts on the bench. After 22 starts in 26 appearances this season, he will be expected to return to a starting role in the coming games, with Luke O'Nien taking his spot Sunday.
Ballard is fit for Sunday but not healthy enough for the starting XI quite yet, as the defender starts on the bench. After 22 starts in 26 appearances this season, he will be expected to return to a starting role in the coming games, with Luke O'Nien taking his spot Sunday.
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Available for Sunday
Ballard (hamstring) is an option for Sunday's match against Aston Villa, according to manager Regis Le Bris. "He is fully fit. He has trained normally this week, so he is available for selection."
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Another game out
Ballard (hamstring) is not available for Sunday's match against Tottenham, according to manager Regis Le Bris.
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Unavailable versus Newcastle
Ballard (hamstring) didn't make Sunderland's squad list to face Newcastle United on Sunday.
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Late call for Sunday
Ballard (hamstring) is a late call for Sunday's match against Newcastle, according to manager Regis Le Bris. "They are working hard behind the scenes to be ready for the game. We have to make medical decisions because we still have a lot of games to play after this one, as well as an international break."
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Exits with hamstring discomfort
Ballard was forced off in the 64th minute of Saturday's 1-0 loss against Brighton due to hamstring discomfort, according to coach Regis Le Bris, per the Sunderland Echo. "Dan had discomfort with his hamstring, so we hope it isn't too serious."
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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.