Bertrand Traoré
SUNBurkina Faso
Left
Sep 6, 1995
30
5'11"
161 lb
RW
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One-v-One Creator
SunderlandConfirmed out 6-8 weeks
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..."
Analysis: Traore is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks due to a knee injury after seeing specialists. The attacking midfielder had been starting prior to the injury, and his confirmed absence for the coming weeks is a significant blow for the side, which is already dealing with several absences on the wings. Nilson Angulo and Chemsdine Talbi are expected to see extended minutes in his absence.
Set for extended absence
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."
Analysis: Traore is headed for further testing after a midweek injury, as the midfielder contemplates receiving surgery or a more conservative recovery plan. It seems to be related to the knee injury suffered while at AFCON which held him out until only recently. A regular starter to open the campaign, he may finish this season with no starts after leaving for AFCON in December. The January addition of Nilson Angulo will prove plenty helpful for Sunderland.
Picks up injury Tuesday
Traore played as a substitute but left with a potential injury setback in Tuesday's win over Leeds United.
Analysis: Traore recently returned from a knee injury and made just a couple of appearances before getting hurt again. While it's unclear if he'll be sidelined again for a long period, the midfielder will need to be assessed to determine the extent of the new issue, so he shouldn't be expected to get extended time on the field. Either Nilson Angulo or youngster Chris Rigg could be deployed on the right wing if Traore misses more time.
Gets minutes off bench
Traore recorded 21 minutes of play in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus AFC Bournemouth.
Analysis: Traore made his return to the pitch after missing the last two months with an injury. He will need more time to return to full match fitness if he wants to be an option to start again, having previously appearing in 10 matches (nine starts), scoring once with 11 tackles and creating eight chances.
Option off bench
Traore (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Bournemouth.
Analysis: Traore is named on the bench for Saturday's clash against Bournemouth after missing the last 13 matches with a knee injury. The winger had been a starter prior to his setback but is eased back into action as he works toward full match fitness. Even so, he provides an immediate attacking option if called upon during the clash.
Back available
Traore (knee) is back available and could be an option for Saturday's clash against Bournemouth, coach Regis Le Bris said in the press conference. "He is available for selection this weekend..."
Analysis: Traore is back available and could be an option for Saturday's clash against Bournemouth after missing the last 13 matches due to a knee injury. The winger was a starter prior to his injury and is expected to gradually reclaim that role as he regains full match fitness, especially given the current absences in attack for his side.
Nearing return to training
Traore (knee) is eyeing a return to training next week, according to manager Regis Le Bris. "He won't be available on Sunday. Hopefully, he can train next week and be available next weekend."
Analysis: Traore is still not with his club as he awaits his recovery, now eyeing a return to training next week. This continues a brutal run, last being an option for play on Dec. 14. The good news is he will hope to train next week, with that then prompting a return against Bournemouth on Feb. 28 if that comes to fruition.
Still needing more time
Traore (knee) is set to miss around another three weeks of action as he recovers, according to Phil Smith of the Sunderland Echo. "So it's always symptom-driven, but they are both in a good place. So hopefully we'll have good news in a few weeks. Bertrand suffered an important knee injury and played with his national team in the second half. The diagnosis was that you need to rest and you need to take care of your knee if you want to have a stable knee for the end of the season and for his career as well. So we didn't rush the process and we took care of him just to make sure that he's ready to play."
Analysis: Traore will not be with the team for another few weeks, as he is now likely to be out until the end of the month due to his knee injury. This comes after he was unable to feature after AFCON due to injury, last playing for his club Dec. 14. With nine starts in 10 appearances to begin the season, he is a starter when fit, looking to return to that spot and add to his one goal once he is an option again.
Will need three more weeks
Traore (knee) is expected to be sidelined for the next three weeks, manager Regis Le Bris told media during Friday's press conference. "[Bertrand] Traore needs probably three weeks to get back. He has been a miss because he is very experienced, and it is a demanding position. He has the efficiency to attack and defend."
Analysis: Traore has yet to play for Sunderland since returning from the AFCON, and based on this time, don't expect the forward to be an option until late February in a best-case scenario. He only has one goal in the current EPL campaign, and Trai Hume has been starting at right midfield in his absence -- even though he's a player with a completely different profile.
Will miss several weeks
Traore (knee) is set to miss four to six weeks due to injury, the club announced.
Analysis: Traore returned from international duty with Burkina Faso at the AFCON with a knee injury that has been assessed in the recent hours and that will sideline him for four to six weeks. The forward has been an undisputed starter for Sunderland prior to his trip to Morocco, therefore a change will have to be made in the frontline, with Romaine Mundle and Eliezer Mayenda as the main candidates to see increased playing time while Traore is sidelined.
Returns with injury
Traore has returned from international duty with an injury and is questionable moving forward, according to manager Regis Le Bris, per Phil Smith of the Sunderland Echo. "With Bertrand, we will see. Bertrand has come back with an injury that we will have to assess. It is an injury issue he has come back with, but we don't really know any more than that yet."
Analysis: Traore is now nursing an injury following AFCON, leaving the midfielder questionable upon his return to the club. This is major news for the club, as he is a regular starter when fit and will now have to wait longer to return. He will likely be set for some testing in the next few days as he returns to his club, hopefully not extending his spell from the club even longer.
Returning to Sunderland
Traore is heading back to Sunderland after completing his international duty with Burkina Faso at the AFCON and should be back available for next week's Premier League clash against Crystal Palace on Jan. 17.
Analysis: Traore was eliminated with Burkina Faso from the AFCON and will now head back to Sunderland and should be back available next week's Premier League clash against Crystal Palace. The attacking midfielder has been an undisputed starter under coach Regis Le Bris this season and should claim back that role once back in the squad.
Off to AFCON
Traore is headed to AFCON with Burkina Faso and will miss at least three weeks with Sunderland.
Analysis: Traore is going to be out until early Jan. more likely than not, and potentially even later. The forward has been a frequent starter off the right wing, though he only has a single goal to show for that. Chemsdine Talbi could take on more minutes in the starting XI in the coming weeks.
Nets one in win
Traore scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win against AFC Bournemouth.
Analysis: Traore was active on the attack early in the match but finally broke through with a shot from the right side of the box, assisted by Granit Xhaka in the first minute of the second half. The goal marked the first of the season for Traore, while his two shots on target marked a new season high. His two chances created also marked a new season high.
Season high four shots
Traore registered four shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Everton.
Analysis: Traore posted his best attacking numbers since joining the team in September, registering season highs with four shots and 20 passes while also creating one chance. Across his last four starts, he has produced eight shots and three chances created but remains without a goal involvement during that span.
Inks Sunderland deal
Traore has completed a transfer to Sunderland from Ajax, according to his new club.
Analysis: Traore is the second Ajax player to join Sunderland on deadline day, signing a one-year deal with an additional option year. This is a return to the Premier League after a season away in the Netherlands, scoring 10 goals and eight assists with Ajax. He will bring plenty of experience to their midfield, likely to push for starting time to help the team retain its place in the Premier League.
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