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Jordan Willis motivated for Sunderland return as he opens up on year-long injury 'rollercoaster'

Sunderland defender Jordan Willis has admitted that his year out of football has been a 'rollercoaster of a ride' as he aims to return to action as soon as possible.

The 27-year-old sustained a rupture in his patella tendon during the Black Cats' trip to Shrewsbury Town in February 2021.

It had been understood that the injury was going to keep Willis out for around six months, allowing him to be back fit and available for the start of the new season.

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