Great good news for Leeds as their best player who is known to terrorize club like Leeds will be out and will not face leeds

Sunderland is set to face Leeds United without key striker Nazariy Rusyn, as confirmed by Mike Dodds. The team heads to Elland Road after a goalless draw with Bristol City, marking a significant improvement following a 5-1 defeat to Blackburn Rovers. Despite the challenging season, Sunderland is aiming for their second win since mid-February, but will have to do so without Rusyn. The Ukrainian forward, who has contributed two league goals in 21 appearances this season, is sidelined due to a calf injury and is not expected to return for the upcoming clash against Leeds. His participation in the remaining five fixtures of the season remains uncertain.

Dodds revealed that Rusyn is still in the recovery phase and is not training with the team. “He was out on the grass running today but he’s not with the group. He’s still going to be a couple of weeks and will probably be touch and go whether he’s back for the Sheffield Wednesday game,” Dodds stated, indicating the severity of Rusyn’s injury.

In addition to Rusyn, Sunderland is dealing with injuries to Corry Evans, Dennis Cirkin, and Elliot Embleton. There’s also concern over Trai Hume, who has been linked with a move to Leeds United. Despite sustaining a minor knock in the last game, Hume managed to complete the match, but his condition is being closely monitored ahead of the Leeds United game.

This series of injuries poses a significant challenge for Sunderland as they strive to secure crucial points in their fight for better standings this season.

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