Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has been
in the England squad this season
Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has been
ruled out for six to eight weeks with a knee
injury.
The 22-year-old England Under-21 international
has become the club's first-choice keeper this
season, making 16 appearances in the Premier
League.
"The good news is he hasn't ruptured his ACL
(anterior cruciate ligament)," said boss David
Moyes. "The bad news is he's strained it.
"It's a major disappointment because he's been
saving us points."
Pickford suffered the injury day in the 3-1 defeat
by Manchester United on Boxing Day, but finished
the game.
Vito Mannone, who played the first two games
this season before being ruled out for three
months with an elbow injury, is likely to start on
New Year's Eve at Burnley.
"Vito is fine and he's been training for many
weeks since his injury. He has a lot of
experience," said Moyes.
The Black Cats also have 25-year-old Mika, who
is still waiting for a debut after joining from
Boavista in September.
Sunderland are in the relegation zone, two points
below Crystal Palace.
