Elliot Embleton could be back playing again before the end of the season, according to Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray. Embleton was stretchered off in the second half of the Black Cats' 1-1 draw at Hull City after landing awkwardly - following a challenge that also earned him a red card, harshly in Mowbray's view - and breaking his ankle and suffering serious ligament damage.
Mowbray said that Embleton was due to undergo an operation on his ankle today, and will then begin his rehabilitation work. The club said earlier in the week that Embleton would be sidelined for a lengthy period which many interpreted as meaning he would not play again this season, but Mowbray is hopeful that the 23-year-old will be able to play a part later in the campaign.
"I think he was having his operation today to reposition the bone," he said. "How's he getting on? He's been in.
