Sunderland fear long spell on sidelines for injured midfielder David Meyler

05 May 2010 00:30
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

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