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title: "Dan Ballard returns to training with Sunderland after injury layoff"
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description: "Sunderland player Dan Ballard has recovered from a muscle injury that kept him out for 7 days, and is now ready to feature in his side's upcoming match…"
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# Dan Ballard returns to training with Sunderland after injury layoff

Sunderland player Dan Ballard has recovered from a muscle injury that kept him out for 7 days, and is now ready to feature in his side's upcoming match against Lech Poznan.

[Kareem Al-Saleh](https://riyadaty.com/en/author/kareem-al-saleh-2) Editor Published 22 October 2026، 03:16 Saudi time

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Dan Ballard returns to training with Sunderland after injury layoff

[Sunderland](https://riyadaty.com/en/team/sunderland-204) have announced the return of their player [Dan Ballard](https://riyadaty.com/en/player/dan-ballard-5803) to normal training after recovering from a muscle injury.

Ballard had been out of action since 15 October 2026 due to the injury, before officially announcing his recovery on 22 October 2026, after an absence lasting 7 days.

Sunderland await an important match in the third round of the league phase of the 2026/27 Europa League, where they will face Lech Poznan.

The match is scheduled to kick off on 22 October 2026 at 19:45 Saudi Arabia time (the same as Damascus time), and will be held at Lech Poznan's ground.

The match between Lech Poznan and Sunderland will be broadcast on beIN SPORTS.

Ballard's recovery represents a morale boost for Sunderland ahead of this important European fixture.

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