Cats contenders who could replace Sadiki

It's the news that every Sunderland fan feared; Noah Sadiki has picked up an injury while away on international duty with DR Congo, and as a result, will return to Wearside to receive treatment.

- by Sport Reporter

In an official statement, the midfielder's national team confirmed that he has sustained a sprained ankle, and while there is no concrete indication as to when he will return to the fold at club level, the likelihood is that over the coming weeks Regis Le Bris will have to find an alternative option to a player who has started every one of the Black Cats' league outings so far this season.

The statement read: “FECOFA informs that Noah Sadiki has been ruled out of Tuesday's match, which counts for the 10th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

"The player has suffered a sprained ankle and will return to his club, Sunderland AFC, this evening to continue his treatment. The Federation wishes him a speedy recovery.”