Ferdinand faces month on Sunderland sidelines after suffering bad ankle injury

10 December 2009 16:33
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce was dealt a fresh blow today when it was confirmedthat defender Anton Ferdinand could be sidelined for at least a month.[LNB]Now THAT hurt: Anton Ferdinand grimaces after his clash with Erik Nevland[LNB]The 24-year-old was hurt in a challenge by striker Erik Nevland in Sunday's 1-0 defeat at Fulham and is facing a spell in the treatment room.[LNB]Bruce said: 'It's a nasty one for Anton. Nevland's body weight came down on the ankle when they went to ground and he's no chance of being ready for the weekend.[LNB]'He's got no chance for Saturday and it looks like it could be a month at least for him. It's disappointing for him and disappointing for me.'[LNB]Ferdinand's misfortune ahead of Saturday's home clash with Portsmouth comeswith George McCartney struggling with a hamstring problem, John Mensah out witha calf injury and Kieran Richardson and Phil Bardsley both suspended.[LNB] Tottenham and Sunderland weigh up Hutton and Ferdinand swap deal Roberto's having a Ball! Wigan ready to throw free agent career lifelineSpurs legend still playing at 52, the two Bryan Robsons, snooker and darts meet pop, EastEnders, and is that a cricketer or a murderer? Sportsmail's guide to sporting soundalikesSUNDERLAND FC

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