Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor has dismissed rumors of an injury following his recent performance with the Haiti national team, assuring fans that he will return to Wearside in good health. Isidor played 89 minutes in Haiti’s final match of the international break, a 2-0 loss to Costa Rica, which nonetheless secured the team’s qualification for the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Nations League.
Haiti finished second in Group A, thus securing a place in the knockout stages despite the defeat. Prior to this match, concerns arose regarding Isidor’s fitness after reports suggested he sustained an injury during his standout performance against the Dominican Republic, where he scored twice and missed a penalty in a 4-1 victory.
These injury reports have been refuted by Isidor himself, who completed the match against Costa Rica without issue. This news comes as a relief to Sunderland supporters, particularly with forward Brian Brobbey nursing a hamstring injury sustained while playing for the Netherlands.
Isidor’s contributions during the international break have been significant. He has made four appearances, scoring three goals and providing two assists, including a crucial injury-time winner against Trinidad and Tobago. His excellent form has led to him being named Man of the Match in two of those games.
With Sunderland set to face Brighton & Hove Albion at the Stadium of Light in their next match, head coach Régis Le Bris will be pleased to have Isidor available, especially given the uncertainties around Brobbey’s fitness. The timeline for Brobbey’s recovery remains unclear, but Isidor’s recent performances indicate he is well-prepared to take on a more prominent role for the Black Cats in his absence.
The upcoming match against Brighton promises to be a critical one for Sunderland, and fans will be eager to see Isidor maintain his scoring streak as the season progresses.
