Sunderland have confirmed that striker Ross Stewart will miss the remainder of the season after suffering an Achilles injury.
The 26-year-old left the field on a stretcher during last Saturday’s draw against Fulham in the FA Cup at Craven Cottage.
Stewart, who had previously missed three months with a calf problem, will be a big loss to Tony Mowbray’s side, having scored 10 goals in 13 Sky Bet Championship appearances this term.
Mowbray had feared the worst after the Cottagers clash, saying: “It looks like an Achilles injury for Ross. They are long injuries and it’s devastating for him and for us.”
Sunderland are currently two points off the play-off places in ninth.
