Mike Dodds has explained why Abdoullah Ba was left out of Sunderland’s squad to face Bristol City. Whether it be in the starting line-up or on the bench, Abdoullah Ba has been an ever-present figure in Sunderland’s squad this season. The ‘wonderful’ Frenchman has made 21 starts in the Championship, while he has been an unused substitute on four occasions. However, yesterday was the first time he hadn’t been named in the match-day squad at all. Having scored one goal since October, Ba was left at home as the likes of Patrick Roberts, Bradley Dack, Luis Hemir, Mason Burstow and Romaine Mundle we…
