Sunderland face major worry as Brian Brobbey suffers suspected hamstring injury | OneFootball

Sunderland have been left with a major injury worry after Brian Brobbey went off for the Netherlands against Germany with a suspected hamstring issue.

The striker lasted just 35 minutes before going down and immediately signalling for a substitution. Sunderland Echo notes that the severity was unclear and the game was still in progress at the time.

Brobbey left the pitch without assistance. He was later pictured limping heavily through the tunnel and appeared to need help from Netherlands staff.

Days earlier he had produced arguably his best performance for the club, scoring a hat-trick in the 5-3 defeat at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium. That display highlighted his growing influence under Régis Le Bris as the focal point of an increasingly dangerous attack.

Sunderland will hope the issue is not as serious as first feared. Any lengthy absence would be a major setback during a congested run across the Premier League, Europe and domestic cups. The Black Cats host Brighton & Hove Albion in the league on October 10 at the Stadium of Light.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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