Sunderland have been forced to deal with more than their fair share of injury blows and general setbacks this season, but the latest piece of injury news to come their way is perhaps the most alarming and disappointing of them all.
Steve Bruce, the man who has had to lead his team through the trials and tribulations of the Premier League despite all of their well-documented injury problems, has been informed that striker Fraizer Campbell may be forced to sit out the majority of next season as he attempts to make a full recovery from a knee operation scheduled for this week.
Campbell, who signed for the club almost two years ago, was an instant hit upon arrival at Sunderland, the forward moving from Manchester United in the summer of 2009, but damaged his cruciate ligament in August 2010 and has failed to make a full recovery since then, with a twisted knee further hindering his attempt to make a successful comeback earlier this month.
Campbell should still have a bright future in the game, even if he is forced to miss most of the action next season in the league, with the Sunderland man still only 23 years of age and already well on his way to proving his quality at the top level after scoring seven goals for the Black Cats.
However, the question must now be asked as to how Steve Bruce will cope for the rest of the campaign, with the club's injury list now extended ridiculously. Danny Welbeck, on loan from Manchester United, is struggling with an injury to his hamstring, and crucial defender Titus Bramble has been told he won't be able to make a return to first team action before the season ends due to a serious knee injury.
Sunderland fans will still trust a man who has done very well with the club but Bruce will certainly be feeling the heat, there's no doubt about that.
Steve Bruce, the man who has had to lead his team through the trials and tribulations of the Premier League despite all of their well-documented injury problems, has been informed that striker Fraizer Campbell may be forced to sit out the majority of next season as he attempts to make a full recovery from a knee operation scheduled for this week.
Campbell, who signed for the club almost two years ago, was an instant hit upon arrival at Sunderland, the forward moving from Manchester United in the summer of 2009, but damaged his cruciate ligament in August 2010 and has failed to make a full recovery since then, with a twisted knee further hindering his attempt to make a successful comeback earlier this month.
Campbell should still have a bright future in the game, even if he is forced to miss most of the action next season in the league, with the Sunderland man still only 23 years of age and already well on his way to proving his quality at the top level after scoring seven goals for the Black Cats.
However, the question must now be asked as to how Steve Bruce will cope for the rest of the campaign, with the club's injury list now extended ridiculously. Danny Welbeck, on loan from Manchester United, is struggling with an injury to his hamstring, and crucial defender Titus Bramble has been told he won't be able to make a return to first team action before the season ends due to a serious knee injury.
Sunderland fans will still trust a man who has done very well with the club but Bruce will certainly be feeling the heat, there's no doubt about that.
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