Knee woe for Kavanagh
29 Sep 2006 - 09:09:16
Sunderland will have to manage without midfield workhorse Graham Kavanagh for up to six weeks after he underwent surgery on a knee cartilage injury.
The 32-year-old has been at the top of his game since his deadline day move from Wigan Athletic and Black Cats boss Roy Keane admitted he would be badly missed.
"He faces four to six weeks out and it's another disappointment for us, they are dropping like flies at the moment," Keane told the club's official website.
"Graham was struggling with his knee in the second half at Ipswich but battled on, he was in a bit of pain when he came off.
"We just needed to get it done. I'd rather have a fit and strong Graham Kavanagh than one struggling with injury.
"Kav's been great since he came here but as much as it's a disappointment for the player and for the club, it gives someone else a chance to impress.
"If Kavanagh comes back fit and strong in four to six weeks it will be a huge plus for the rest of the season. We're not going to feel sorry for ourselves."
Kavanagh joins Stephen Wright, Steve Caldwell, Stephen Elliott, David Connolly, and Daryl Murphy on Sunderland's injured list.
