Is Robin Roefs fit for Sunderland against Brighton?

Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs has missed the last few weeks with injury (Image credit: Getty Images)

Sunderland are potentially hoping to have goalkeeper Robin Roefs back in action soon.

The 23-year-old goalkeeper has been one of the Black Cats' standout performers this season, keeping eight clean sheets so far across their Premier League campaign.

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Is Robin Roefs fit to feature against Brighton?

Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs has been sidelined of late (Image credit: Getty Images)

Having missed the last two games against Leeds United and Port Vale, Swedish goalkeeper Melker Ellborg has stepped in to replace his Belgian counterpart.

Winning at Elland Road, he kept a clean sheet on his debut for the club, but Ellborg could do little as the Black Cats crashed out of the FA Cup against the League One outfit just last weekend.

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Le Bris has suggested that Roefs may return for the game against Brighton and he is expected to provide an update later today in his pre-match press conference.

With a huge game against Newcastle United to come at St James' Park next weekend, chances are the Belgian goalkeeper may be given an extra week in his recovery.

"It's not clear at the minute because it would be symptoms-based," said the Sunderland boss after beating Leeds.

"It might be two, maybe three weeks. We'll see for Newcastle, we'll see, we'll have to wait."

Sunderland have been entertaining to watch on their return to the Premier League this season (Image credit: Getty Images)

In FourFourTwo's view, we think Roefs may be given an extra buffer to allow his injury to fully clear, with a huge Tyne-Wear derby on the horizon.

Look out for Le Bris's press conference later today, as the Sunderland boss may be quizzed on his goalkeeper then (1:30 GMT).

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Matthew Holt writes freelance for FourFourTwo, amongst others, and boasts previous experience at GOAL and SPORTBible. He now works with us alongside his time at Manchester United, aiding with online content for the website. Career highs include working at the FA Cup final, as well as scoring at Old Trafford in front of the Stretford End. A long-term sufferer of his beloved Scunthorpe United, he is often seen on the padel court, as well as occasionally as a six-a-side call-up.

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