Source: Daily_Mail
Sunderland's Fraizer Campbell to miss another year with knee injury
Fraizer Campbell was said to feel 'gutted' on Friday night after being told he will miss the next 12 months with a knee injury.[LNB]The Sunderland striker appeared to be on the road to recovery after suffering a cruciate ligament injury last August. But he now faces further surgery on the same knee after twisting it in training.[LNB]Sunderland manager Steve Bruce said: 'We fear for him. We think the surgeon needs to have a look inside his knee again and if it does need repairing, then Fraizer is going to miss the best part of next season as well.'[LNB] Out of action: Campbell (left) has endured a frustrating season with injury[LNB]It was confirmed by a specialist in London that Campbell, 23, is facing a long road back to fitness. A source close to the player said: 'It's a massive blow. He was looking sharp after recovering from injury.He's gutted.'[LNB]Campbell has not played since August 29 last year when he suffered the cruciate ligament injury in Sunderland's 1-0 win over Manchester City. And after eight months out, the former Manchester United striker was close to making a first-team return.[LNB]But during the final training session before the 5-0 defeat by Roberto Mancini's side on April 3, Campbell injured the same knee.[LNB] Same problem: Titus Bramble has also suffered a knee injury which will keep him out [LNB]The news is a bitter blow to Sunderland who have struggled for goals since Darren Bent joined Aston Villa in January, slumping to a run of one point from a possible 24.[LNB]Meanwhile, defender Titus Bramble has confirmed he is unlikely to play again this season, but was boosted by the news that he does not need surgery to repair knee cartilage damage.[LNB]He said: 'That's a bonus. Will make sure I'm right for the start of next season.'[LNB] Sunderland blow as crocked Campbell could miss most of NEXT seasonOn-loan Elmohamady set for Sunderland stay after snubbing Arsenal and West BromSunderland chief Quinn pledges to pull out the stops to avoid another slumpAll the latest Sunderland news, features and opinion [LNB] Explore more:People: Darren Bent, Titus Bramble, Roberto Mancini, Steve Bruce Places: London
