"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."
"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. It might be two, maybe three weeks. We'll see for Newcastle, we'll see, we'll have to wait."
Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs has been absent due to injury after establishing himself as a standout performer this season with eight Premier League clean sheets. Swedish goalkeeper Melker Ellborg has replaced him, securing a clean sheet on debut against Leeds United but unable to prevent elimination from the FA Cup against Port Vale. Manager Regis Le Bris indicated Roefs' return could occur against Brighton or potentially be delayed until the Newcastle United match, with recovery being symptoms-based and potentially requiring two to three weeks. Sunderland's early-season success has already secured their Premier League status with 40 points.
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