Brobbey (hamstring) trained Wednesday and travelled with the squad for Thursday's Europa League match at SCU Torreense, though coach Regis Le Bris stopped short of confirming he will be involved, per the Sunderland Echo. "Brian travelled with the squad, Habib as well, They've be involved more or less quickly but we need to make sure the process is respected to make sure they'll be available for the season."
Analysis:Brobbey is back in training after the hamstring problem he sustained on international duty with the Netherlands kept him out of Saturday's 2-0 loss to Brighton. coach Regis Le Bris is managing his return carefully, so he could be eased back in off the bench against SCU Torreense or in the weekend trip to Bournemouth. The Dutch striker has three Premier League goals in five appearances this season, all in the 5-3 defeat at Manchester City on Sept. 20, and is Sunderland's first choice up front when fit.
