Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey will be replaced in the Netherlands squad for their remaining fixtures during the international break after he was injured in their 1-1 UEFA Nations League draw with Germany. Brobbey was forced off in the 35th minute after pulling up with a non-contact injury, which allowed Germany to score a controversial opener as Felix Nmecha fired in while he lay on the turf.Cody Gakpo earned a point for the Oranje with an injury-time equaliser, but Brobbey is now set to miss their three forthcoming fixtures which see Xavis men twice face Serbia and take on Greece away from home with Sunderland facing a nervous wait to learn the extent of the injury.Xavi did not divulge much detail speaking after the game, simply saying: Someone is joining [the squad], but we dont know who yet.A post on X (formerly Twitter) from Sunderland read: Brian Brobbey was forced off in the first half as the Netherlands secured a late point against Germany. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Brian.Brobbey was pivotal to Sunderlands impressive performance on returning to the Premier League last season. After signing from Ajax, Brobbey scored seven goals as the Black Cats finished seventh in the table to secure a place in the Europa League.He scored a hat-trick last Sunday as Sunderland lost an eight-goal thriller with leaders Manchester City 5-3.That treble saw him become the first Premier League player to score a hat-trick for a losing side since Roque Santa Cruz for Blackburn Rovers in December, 2007.A significant injury to their attacking focal point would leave Sunderland short of options up front. Wilson Isidor is the primary back-up to Brobbey and would be set for an extended run in the side if the problem is serious.Sunderland return to action on October 10 when they host Brighton and Hove Albion at the Stadium of Light.Regis Le Bris men have taken four points from their opening five games. Topics Brian Brobbey Netherlands National Football Team Premier League Sunderland A.F.C. UEFA Nations League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Arsenals Havertz and Bayern star Musiala have scans after Germany injuries Nicholas McGee 25th September, 2026 We can play better says Klopp after Germany and Netherlands draw Tom Rostance 24th September, 2026 Nations League: Haaland at the double for Norway while Republic of Ireland lose Tom Rostance 24th September, 2026 Portugal 1-0 Wales: Nations League holders off to winning start in Lisbon Tom Rostance 24th September, 2026 WATCH: Felix gives Portugal the lead against Wales Tom Rostance 24th September, 2026 Portugal v Wales: Teams confirmed for Nations League clash Tom Rostance 24th September, 2026
