Lynden Gooch's ever-present record in the Championship is under threat after he went off injured at half-time in Sunderland's win against Wigan Athletic. The 26-year-old suffered an injury to his foot early in the game against the Latics and, while he continued until half-time, he did not re-emerge for the second period and Amad Diallo was brought on to replace him.
Boss Tony Mowbray revealed afterwards that Gooch's foot was 'trampled' on, and he was in pain at half-time. The question now is whether the injury will clear up in time for Sunderland's trip to Blackburn Rovers on Tuesday night, as Gooch looks to maintain his record of starting every league game for the Black Cats this season.
"I think the lad stood on his foot, really," said Mowbray. "I think he's been trampled on, and he was really sore and bruised, and it twisted as well a little bit.
