Sunderland reveal positive three-word team news update before Wigan clash

Sunderland have revealed a positive three-word update on Nathan Broadhead ahead of their game at Wigan Athletic in League One this afternoon.

Broadhead has not played for the Black Cats since scoring against Arsenal in the 5-1 loss in the Carabao Cup in December, and Alex Neil has revealed that the 23-year-old was back in training with the squad on Thursday as he aims to step up his recovery from a hamstring injury.

It does not seem likely that the Welsh striker will play any part in the match against the Latics, but Neil will be hoping that he can now slowly ease him back in ahead of a busy end to the season.

Sunderland’s social media channels offered a teasing glimpse as to whether Broadhead might figure at the DW Stadium this afternoon.

Taking to Twitter, the club posted a three-word update on the 23-year-old, with a picture of him walking through the doors at the ground wearing a beaming smile along with the caption: “Back on Wearside”.

It is certainly promising to see that Broadhead is back on his feet as the Black Cats aim to get back on track in their hunt for promotion to the Championship.

The reality is that they have only won three of their last 12 games without the Everton loanee, and no wins in their last six (Transfermarkt) highlights Broadhead’s importance to the team.

He still remains their second-top scorer this season with seven goals, and Ross Stewart certainly needs help in that area if Sunderland are going to fire their way up the table. Nonetheless, at least Broadhead’s return to training is positive to hear after their tough start to 2022.

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