Bruce's options may be reduced

21 August 2009 10:09
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has several major injury doubts for the Barclays Premier League clash with Blackburn.[LNB]Midfielder Lee Cattermole is struggling with the back problem which forced his departure during Tuesday's 3-1 defeat by Chelsea, while goalkeeper Marton Fulop has had injections in a heel injury with Craig Gordon standing by.[LNB]Steed Malbranque (ankle) could miss out once again while Cattermole's central midfield partner Lorik Cana is expected to play through the pain after hurting his hand in midweek.

Source: Eurosport