Romaine Mundle
SUN
LW
Wide Forward
Apr 24, 2003 (23)
Right
5'8"
134 lb
SunderlandTargeting late-year return
Mundle (knee) remains sidelined following meniscus surgery, with Sunderland hoping to have him available again by the end of the year, according to coach Regis Le Bris. "Romaine has a knee injury, which is a shame because he had a good pre-season. We will support him and hope he is ready by the end of the year."
Analysis: Mundle is facing an extended recovery after undergoing surgery on his meniscus, having been limited to just one minute of competitive action this season. The latest update provides a clearer target for his comeback, with Sunderland hoping to have the winger available around the end of the year. Mundle had enjoyed a strong preseason before the setback and will likely require a gradual build-up once he is cleared to resume team training.
Out for several months
Mundle (knee) will be sidelined for a few months after undergoing surgery on a meniscus injury, according to coach Regis Le Bris. "Romaine has had meniscus surgery so he's going to be sidelined for a few months."
Analysis: Mundle has been limited to just one minute of action this season, and the knee injury will now significantly delay his opportunity to establish a role in Sunderland's Premier League rotation. The winger recently signed a new contract through 2030 after producing eight goal contributions across 52 appearances for the club. His lengthy absence further reduces manager Regis Le Bris' options out wide, with Mundle now facing an extended rehabilitation before returning to contention.
Signs new deal through 2030
Mundle has signed a new contract with Sunderland that will keep him at the club through 2030, the club announced.
Analysis: Mundle has committed his long-term future to Sunderland after recording eight goal contributions across 52 appearances since joining from Standard Liege in February 2024. The 23-year-old winger offers pace, direct running and the ability to create opportunities from wide areas, with seven of his eight goal contributions coming during Sunderland's promotion-winning 2024-25 campaign. The new deal underlines the club's confidence in his development, and Mundle should continue to compete for regular minutes on the wing as he looks to establish himself at Premier League level.
Back in action in offseason
Mundle (hamstring) logged 45 minutes during Saturday's friendly loss to Liverpool.
Analysis: Mundle should be back in contention for minutes after being sidelined since February due to hamstring issues. The winger, who has looked sharp in training following his recovery from the injury, shared playing time with Timur Tutierov on the left flank during the last unofficial match. While he's not guaranteed to immediately become a regular contributor, Mundle may continue to appear in an offensive role at the start of the season if he manages to stay fit.
Looking sharp in training
Mundle (hamstring) is looking sharp in training during shooting drills, the club posted.
Analysis: Mundle had been eased back cautiously after dealing with two major hamstring injuries last season, and his sharp showing in shooting drills is an encouraging sign as he continues building toward match fitness. He was recently included in Sunderland's 26 player squad for the club's preseason tour of the United States, and his progress in training should continue to shape his path toward involvement in matches as the tour progresses.
Included for US tour squad
Mundle is named in Sunderland's initial 26 player squad for the club's preseason tour of the United States, the club announced.
Analysis: Mundle had been held out of the club's preseason opener against York City as a precaution after dealing with two major hamstring injuries last season, with coach Regis Le Bris noting it was still a bit too early to play him despite training and being fit the week before. Sunderland will face Liverpool, Leeds United and Wrexham across three venues during the trip. His inclusion in the squad suggests continued progress in his recovery, though his path toward full match action is expected to become clearer as the tour continues. Mundle is expected to build toward involvement as Sunderland's preseason progresses.
Absence was precautionary
Mundle (hamstring) was absent from Sunderland's preseason opener against York City as a precaution, according to coach Regis Le Bris, per the Sunderland Echo. "Romaine trained last week and was fit, but it was a bit too early [to play] after the surgery."
Analysis: Mundle dealt with two major hamstring injuries last season, and the club's cautious handling of his workload reflects a deliberate effort to avoid another setback. His training involvement last week is still an encouraging sign, and his path toward full match action should become clearer over the coming weeks as Sunderland continues its preseason buildup.
Trains fully during preseason
Mundle (hamstring) is training in full during preseason and should be able to return fit ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, the club posted.
Analysis: Mundle's clean bill of health is an encouraging sign after recurring hamstring issues on both legs limited him last season, including surgery that had threatened to keep him sidelined for months. A full return to training positions him to compete for more minutes after making just 14 appearances (two starts) last season under coach Regis Le Bris.
Receives surgery
Mundle has received surgery on his hamstring and will be out for close to the next three months, according to manager Regis Le Bris, per Jason Jones of the Sunderland Echo. "For Romaine, we know it will probably be long, but it's important to recover properly. It's not an easy period. We are supporting him. He's very young and had more or less the same injury last season and beginning of this one. It's another injury on the other hamstring. Probably the same timeline he had before. Probably around eight weeks, six to 10 depending on his recovery."
Analysis: Mundle is hitting the sidelines with another hamstring injury after the same fate this summer, although this time having his other hamstring operated on. This will leave the midfielder out for close to three months, as he will be lucky to play again this season, leaving it as a close call. The club loses some depth while he recovers, only starting in two of his 14 appearances this campaign.
Out for a while
Mundle (hamstring) will be sidelined for a while pending further tests to determine the severity of the injury, coach Regis Le Bris said in the press conference. "Romaine might have a difficult injury and he might be side-lined for a while - we still have further assessments to make, but we will have a clear picture soon. He has experienced this injury before, so it means something to him. It's too early to know if it's the same, but the feeling wasn't positive."
Analysis: Mundle will be sidelined for a while due to an apparent injury sustained in the last match against Fulham. Further tests will be conducted in the coming days, though the early outlook does not appear positive. The forward held a bench role prior to the injury, so his absence is not expected to have a major impact on the squad.
Helped out pitch
Mundle (undisclosed) could have suffered an issue late during Sunday's 3-1 loss against Fulham since he was spotted being helped to walk off the pitch, coach Regis Le Bris commented to the media, according to Phil Smith from the Sunderland Echo. "It's a bit early to say, so we had Nordi, Jocelin, Brian, maybe Romaine as well, so it was a tough day."
Analysis: Mundle is set to undergo further testing in the coming days after needing assistance from the medical staff to get off the field during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Fulham. The severity of the issue is still unclear, but if it turns out to be something serious, it likely won't disrupt the Black Cats too heavily. He has mostly operated as a bench piece this season, so his absence would have limited impact on the regular rotation.
Scores goal with U21 team
Mundle (hamstring) featured one half with the youth team and scored the winning goal in Thurday's 1-0 win against Sporting CP, confirming he is back fit moving forward.
Analysis: Mundle is set to reintegrate the senior squad after recovering from a hamstring injury and featuring for one half in Thursday's win over Sporting CP with the Sunderland U21 team. The forward scored the winning goal, suggesting he is in good shape before aiming to establish a decent role for the Black Cats upon his return to the match squad.
Should play with Sunderland U21
Mundle (hamstring) is expected to play with Sunderland U21 in Thursday's clash against Sporting Lisbon, coach Regis Le Bris said in the press conference. "He will be involved in tonight's Under-21 fixture against Sporting Lisbon at the Stadium of Light."
Analysis: Mundle has yet to feature with the senior squad this since after recovering from an hamstring injury. The mdifielder is expected to build his fitness and play with the Sunderland U21 in Thursday's clash against Sporting Lisbon before integrating the senior match squad again. Once fully back fit, Mundle could play a decent role under coach Regis Le Bris as he ended last season as a regular starter in the Championship.
Training on grass
Mundle (hamstring) was pictured training on grass Thursday, according to his club.
Analysis: Mundle has been out to start the season due to hamstring surgery, but seems to be nearing a return to play after his return to the training pitch, working individually this week. This is huge news for the midfielder, although he will have to train with the group before he returns, likely still leaving him around a month from a return. He started in 18 of his 24 appearances last season in between injuries while scoring five goals and two assists, so he could be in for a bigger role once fit.
Not ready to return yet
Mundle (hamstring) continues to work his way back from an injury but isn't expected back until after the November break, manager Regis Le Bris told media Thursday. "Romaine is probably around six weeks away from being connected with the squad," Le Bris confirmed.
Analysis: Mundle sustained a hamstring injury during pre-season in Portugal that required surgery, and while he's been working hard to get back, he's still ways away from being ready. Even when he's deemed fit and available, which isn't going to happen for several more weeks, he's not expected to have a big role in the squad.
Aiming return after next break
Mundle (hamstring) is aiming a return after the next international break, coach Regis Le Bris said in the press conference. "The aim is to have Romaine back in the next international break."
Analysis: Mundle is still recovering from a hamstring injury and will be aiming a return after the next international break in October to be back available against Wolves on Oct. 18 if evertything goes as planned.
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