Trai Hume, a defender for Northern Ireland and Sunderland, will not participate in the upcoming friendly match against Sweden due to a hip injury. Despite recently earning his 20th cap during a 1-1 draw against Switzerland, he had been experiencing ongoing hip issues. Manager Michael O'Neill opted to return Hume to his club for further assessment to ensure he doesn't miss future games. The decision emphasizes the importance of his recovery to both Sunderland and the national team, particularly with friendlies scheduled for June.
Defender Trai Hume will miss Northern Ireland's friendly against Sweden due to a hip injury, with manager Michael O'Neill prioritizing his recovery over immediate play.
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill decided to send Trai Hume back to Sunderland after he reported hip soreness following the draw against Switzerland.
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