"Le Bris said: "Yes, we are [disappointed]. The situation was a bit unclear. The Premier League is built around physicality, intensity and I do think that Ballard tried to grab the shirt in the duel. Unfortunately long hair got caught and it wasn't intentional. The law is the law so I understand the referee but at the same time I think the rule is a bit unclear.""
"Team news for Sunderland v Manchester United Ballard misses out through suspension and Sunderland winger Romaine Rundle is injured. Benjamin Sesko is a doubt for United after sustaining a shin injury that prompted his withdrawal at half-time against Liverpool. Lisandro Martinez returns from suspension but Matthijs de Ligt remains sidelined. Amad Diallo could return against a club with whom he enjoyed a successful loan spell during the 2022/23 campaign."
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Dan Ballard was dismissed at Molineux for pulling Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare’s hair, and Sunderland failed to have the decision overturned. Le Bris said Sunderland was disappointed because the situation was unclear, noting that Ballard tried to grab the shirt during a physical duel and that the hair became caught unintentionally. Le Bris acknowledged the referee’s decision while saying the rule is unclear. Ballard will miss Sunderland’s match against Manchester United through suspension, and Sunderland winger Romaine Rundle is injured. Benjamin Sesko is a doubt for United after a shin injury, Lisandro Martinez returns from suspension, and Matthijs de Ligt remains sidelined. Amad Diallo could return after a successful loan spell.
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