Rotherham manager Matty Taylor has vowed to support injured Sunderland defender Bailey Wright, who is expected to miss several games.

What happened?

Wright made his debut for Rotherham, replacing Grant Hall with 20 minutes left of their goalless draw with Sheffield United last week. However, he only lasted 30 seconds before suffering a head injury.

Injury Concerns

The injury is a setback for Wright, and he will be a major doubt for Rotherham's next game against Blackpool on Saturday. Taylor has stated that the player's long-term health is the priority, and Rotherham will follow all safety guidelines. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 23rd in League One, 41 pts, 10W-11D-25L from 46 games | | Recent form | LDLWL | | Goals this season | 41 scored, 71 conceded (-30 goal difference) |

What comes next?

Wright will also miss Rotherham's home game against Sunderland later this month due to loan rules. Rotherham's recent form has been poor, with 0W-2D-3L in their last 5 games, and they are 62 points behind leaders Lincoln. Their last result was a 3-2 loss to Wycombe on 2026-05-02. Taylor's focus is on ensuring Wright's safe recovery, and the player will undergo a protocol to ensure his health is not compromised.