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Xavi explains Brian Brobbey Netherlands withdrawal as Sunderland face fitness wait Xavi says Brian Brobbey was forced to withdraw from the Netherlands squad because the Sunderland striker was "suffering some problems" in the aftermath of Sunday's win over Chelsea Read more Breakthrough Sunderland star had lightbulb moment during challenging spell away Timur Tutierov believes his loan spell at Exeter paved the way for his Sunderland breakthrough this season Read more Sunderland's 'transfer surprise' - and how it has changed thinking within the squad Why Jules Ahoka has made such a positive impact since joining Sunderland from Royal Antwerp Read more What Luke O'Nien says changed in Chelsea win - and what Sunderland have to do now Luke O'Nien has revealed revisiting some of the most successful matches from last season helped Sunderland’s players rediscover battling qualities Read more Sunderland 'bubble' plan for Newcastle confirmed despite fierce derby backlash Sunderland have confirmed full details of the hugely controversial "bubble" arrangements for when the Black Cats take on Newcastle in the first derby of the season next month Read more More stories

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