Two of Sunderland's key injured trio of Nathan Broadhead, Luke O'Nien, and Aiden McGeady, are closing in on a return to action, according to Black Cats boss Alex Neil. All three have been pictured training at the Academy of Light this week, raising hopes that they could soon return to play a part in the run-in as Sunderland look to secure a play-off place.
Midfielder O'Nien and winger McGeady have not played since mid-November, with the former having undergone shoulder surgery while the latter suffered knee ligament damage. On-loan Everton striker Broadhead has not featured since picking up a hamstring injury in the Carabao Cup quarter-final defeat at Arsenal the week before Christmas.
But Neil has given an optimistic update on two of those players, and while he did not name them outright it is understood that Broadhead is closest to a comeback, with O'Nien not far behind, while McGeady is still some way away. "People want to see [Broadhead] back as they would with any player, but we need to make sure he is fit, available, and ready," said Neil.
