Head Coach gives Cats injury update after receiving Grigg boost

Lee Johnson has confirmed that Will Grigg will be able to return to action at the end of this month.

Sunderland had feared the 29-year-old could be out for the rest of the campaign as they investigated a longstanding knee issue.

Head coach Johnson was concerned that the striker has not been moving as comfortably as he should for a period of time, and was eager problem. A to specialist get to the bottom has told of the the club this week that surgery is not the best option at this stage, meaning a much shorter spell on the sidelines for the striker.

“It was good news for us in terms of it bei.”ngthebestcase scenario ,” Johnson said.

“Initially we were told it could be could three weeks, months, the and “The surgeon said three surgeon depending that said. months he believe came on or what back nine sat this will be stage, the most there beneficial st period option and so he'll be back after that three week period. Johnson is also set towelcome Call umMcF adze an back to the squad for the visit of Hull City this evening.

McFadzean was left out of the squad for the trip to Northampton Town amid concerns over his recovery from contracting Covid-19.

Dion Sanderson deputised well in his absence, but Johnson is eager to ensure he has a natural left-footed option in the squad to provide some balance, feeling it was one of the issues that blunted his attacking plans last week.

“Callum is much better," Johnson said.

“Dion did really well last Saturday but Call um has now had a good week of recovery and training.”

Denver Hume, the first choice in that position for the season so far, is making good progress in his recovery.

“Denver had a hamstring problem but he's been out with the physios today, sprinting at 100%,” Johnson said.

“That tells you he's very confident with it and that means the medical department have done a great job with it. He's probably a minimum of ten days away still as we' ve got to build him up from here, but it's a very good sign.”

Luke O’Nien remains side lined as here covers from a dislocated shoulder.