Aji Alese
25-Year-Old
Sunderland
Premier
Fit to play with reserve
Alese (shoulder) is fit to play with the reserve and is unlikely to feature with the senior squad this season.
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Alese has recovered from a shoulder injury suffered one year ago with the Black Cats and is fit to play for the reserve team in Friday's Wear-Tyne derby. The defender is unlikely to return to the senior squad and feature under coach Regis Le Bris this season, as Sunderland signed several options in the backline last summer, with Reinildo starting in his spot and establishing himself as an undisputed figure moving forward.
Alese has recovered from a shoulder injury suffered one year ago with the Black Cats and is fit to play for the reserve team in Friday's Wear-Tyne derby. The defender is unlikely to return to the senior squad and feature under coach Regis Le Bris this season, as Sunderland signed several options in the backline last summer, with Reinildo starting in his spot and establishing himself as an undisputed figure moving forward.
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Suffers setback in recovery
Alese (shoulder) suffered a setback in his recovery process and is not ready to return yet, manager Regis Le Bris told media during his pre-match press conference Thursday. "Aji has a small injury so has taken a step back a bit - probably also around one month."
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Nearing return
Alese (shoulder) is nearing a return from injury that could happen against Aston Villa next week, coach Regis Le Bris said in the press conference, according to the Northern Echo. "Aji is close to coming back, but after a long period without playing it is still hard for him to reconnect with the level, so we will have to be patient."
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Yet to recover from injury
Alese (shoulder) hasn't recovered from his injury and doesn't have a clear timetable for a return to action, Pranav Shahaney of Mackem News reports.
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Won't be ready to start season
Alese (shoulder) is still recovering from his surgery and is expected to miss the opening three games of the season, according to his club.
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Moves to Sunderland
Alese has joined Sunderland on a permanent basis away from West Ham.
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