Source: Daily_Mail
Sunderland fear long spell on sidelines for injured midfielder David Meyler
David Meyler could miss the start of next season after suffering suspected cruciate ligament damage when he challenged Patrice Evra in Sunderland's defeat by Manchester United. [LNB]The Republic of Ireland Under 21 midfielder, who was given oxygen before being carried off on a stretcher, will get the results of a scan today. [LNB]Sunderland boss Steve Bruce said: 'It looks a nasty one. We fear that he has done his cruciate knee ligament.' [LNB] Sad sight: David Meyler is taken off the Stadium of Light pitch on a stretcher[LNB] Sunderland, Newcastle and Celtic court Bayern Munich ace YilmazSunderland 0 Man United 1: Nani's goal so hollow as Fergie knows game is upPremier League players of the season: Club-by-club guide to 2009-2010SUNDERLAND FC