Dennis Cirkin
23-Year-Old
Sunderland
Premier
GTD
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 3/14/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Cirkin took the starting job in the Championship last season and never gave it up, making 39 appearances (33 starts) and scoring three times with two assists. He ended the season with an injured wrist, something that will keep him out the first few weeks of the new season. He's set to be the starting left-back when healthy, but his offensive production is likely to struggle in the top flight. He created just 18 chances with seven shots on target last season, numbers that will only get worse in the Premier League with fewer clean sheets.
Late call against Brighton
Cirkin (undisclosed) trained all week and could be available for Saturday's clash against Brighton, according to coach Regis Le Bris. "They have both trained all week. Let's see how they are tomorrow..."
ANALYSIS
Cirkin is a late call for Saturday's clash against Brighton after missing the last four matches with an undisclosed injury. The left-back trained all week but will be evaluated Friday to determine whether he is fit to feature. Cirkin held a rotational role prior to the injury and is expected to return to that role once available.
Cirkin is a late call for Saturday's clash against Brighton after missing the last four matches with an undisclosed injury. The left-back trained all week but will be evaluated Friday to determine whether he is fit to feature. Cirkin held a rotational role prior to the injury and is expected to return to that role once available.
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Takes pitch to run
Cirkin (undisclosed) is back on grass and could be an option around the Brighton or Newcastle match, according to manager Regis Le Bris, per Phil Smith of the Sunderland Echo. "They are in the bracket to be available around Brighton or Newcastle. Dennis, same idea. He ran last week, and it was still a bit painful, but not too much, which is normal. It's a symptom-based, and we still have to adapt the rehabilitation programme according to what he feels, but he's in a good place."
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Out at least one week
Cirkin (undisclosed) is ruled out for around 10 days as he continues through the final stage of his rehab, coach Regis Le Bris said in the press conference. "Dennis is getting better. The timeline should be around 10 days depending on the last stage of its rehab."
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Dealing with minor issue
Cirkin (undisclosed) missed Sunday's 3-1 loss against Fulham due to a minor issue, coach Regis Le Bris said to the media, according to Phil Smith from the Sunderland Echo. "Dennis also missed the game with an injury so at the minute it's a tough period, but it is what it is, we have to accept it and move forward."
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Available for senior squad
Cirkin (wrist) is ready to play with the senior squad, coach Regis Le Bris said in the press conference. "He is ready. He has trained properly. Dennis is connected with the group."
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Returns with youth team
Cirkin (wrist) was back with Sunderland U21s, featuring in multiple matches this past week.
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Could leave Sunderland soon
Cirkin could leave Sunderland in January, according to TBR Football.
ANALYSIS
Cirkin has struggled to recover from a wrist injury and has yet to play this season. Given that he'll be out of contract in the summer, Sunderland are ready to shop him in January. Otherwise, they'd allow him to leave the club without receiving anything in return.
Cirkin has struggled to recover from a wrist injury and has yet to play this season. Given that he'll be out of contract in the summer, Sunderland are ready to shop him in January. Otherwise, they'd allow him to leave the club without receiving anything in return.