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Gordon awaits knee verdict

06 May 2009 - 11:21:16

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Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon has admitted that a knee injury may have ended his season prematurely.

The 26-year-old Scotland international has not featured in the first team since the 1-0 home win over Hull City and is awaiting the verdict from specialists.

He told the Sunderland Echo: "It's automatic to fear the worst. There might be an operation and we'll find out whether that's required.

"It's a possibility that it's the knee cartilage, but I'm trying to remain positive. It's been the worst season of my career for injuries. I've never had anything like this at any stage.

"I've hardly missed a game in my career, so to have two lengthy injuries back to back is disappointing.

"When you come to a new club in the first couple of years, you want to stamp your authority on things and I've been in and out, which hasn't been ideal."