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Keane confirms Bardsley blow

25 Apr 2008 - 15:40:01

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Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley will miss the last three games of the season after being told he needs surgery on a knee injury.

The former Manchester United right-back suffered the injury earlier this month but it deteriorated in a training session in the build-up to last weekend's Tyne-Wear derby defeat St James' Park.

Black Cats boss Roy Keane told the club's official website: "Bardo's having an operation next week and he won't play again this season.

"It's not a major operation, it's a slight tear he has in his knee and he'll be OK for pre-season."

The 22-year-old has played 11 games for the Wearsiders since moving to the Stadium of Light in January.