SUNDERLAND v Chelsea: Steed Malbranque causes concern for Black Cats

17 August 2009 11:28
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has a major doubt over midfielder Steed Malbranque ahead of Tuesday night's Barclays Premier League clash with Chelsea. [LNB]The Frenchman twisted an ankle in Saturday's 1-0 win at Bolton and is rated at 50-50 at best, while Kieran Richardson is struggling with a dead leg suffered in the same game. [LNB] Fitness fight: Malbranque (right) is struggling to make the Chelsea clash[LNB]Andy Reid missed the trip to the Reebok Stadium with a thigh problem, but was expected to resume training today (Monday), while keeper Craig Gordon was on the bench at the weekend as he continues his recovery from a knee injury. [LNB]Summer signing Paulo da Silva is working his way back to full match fitness, while Paul McShane remains on the sidelines after knee surgery. [LNB]Provisional squad: Fulop, Gordon, Carson, Bardsley, Ferdinand, Collins, Nosworthy, Da Silva, McCartney, Cana, Cattermole, Richardson, Reid, Malbranque, Leadbitter, Henderson, Tainio, Edwards, Bent, Jones, Campbell, Healy.  [LNB]CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE MIDWEEK TEAM NEWS  Explore more:People:Steve Bruce, Paul McShane, Craig Gordon

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