Arthur Masuaku
LENSet to miss four to six weeks
Masuaku (ankle) is set to miss four to six weeks due to injury, the club announced.
Analysis: Masuaku returned from international duty with DR of Congo at the AFCON with an ankle injury that will sideline him for four to six weeks. The defender has been mainly a bench option for the Black Cats this season, therefore his absence on the sidelines won't have a significant impact on the starting XI.
Heads back to Sunderland
Masuaku is heading back to Sunderland after completing his international duty with DR of Congo at the AFCON and will have to be assessed by the medical staff after suffering an ankle injury during the competition.
Analysis: Masuaku was eliminated with DR of Congo from the AFCON and will now head back to Sunderland. The defender injured his ankle on a bad defensive action from his part and will have to be assessed once back with the Black Cats to know if he has to miss some time. That said, he was only a bench option prior to his trip to Morocco, therefore his potential absence will have no impact on the starting squad.
Injures ankle at AFCON
Masuaku suffered an ankle injury during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Senegal.
Analysis: Masuaku left the match in the 73rd minute after succumbing to the injury and being replaced by Joris Kayembe. The extent of Masuaku's injury has yet to be determined though he's likely to miss time with Congo's next match coming on Tuesday.
Four crosses in away win
Masuaku registered one shot (zero on goal) and four crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Nottingham Forest. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 31st minute.
Analysis: Masuaku started his first game of the season for Sunderland but got substituted in the 59th minute, one minute short of the threshold required for clean sheet points in many fantasy games. He attempted four crosses in the game and won both of his tackles in the match.
Available for selection Saturday
Masuaku (undisclosed) is available to play Saturday against Burnley, manager Regis Le Bris told media during Thursday's pre-match press conference.
Analysis: Masuaku didn't play in the 3-0 win over West Ham United last week, but he could be included in the squad for this trip to Turf Moor. Masuaku spent the 2024-25 season at Besiktas and should add decent depth to the wing-back position, though he's not likely to get a start right away, especially after the team's impressive overall debut against the Hammers.
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