Sunderland hit by Welbeck injury

Published : 07 Jan 2011 15:08:35Rss feed

Sunderland striker Danny Welbeck is likely to be out of action for three weeks with a hamstring tear.The 20-year-old forward, on loan from league leaders Manchester United, suffered the injury during the midweek match against Aston Villa. Welbeck, who has scored six goals this season, could now miss four or five games, according to Sunderland. The club also announced that David Meyler did not rupture his cruciate ligament again in the same game. The 21-year-old Irishman, who missed seven m.... read more