Leeds United loanee Joe Gelhardt could become Sunderland's first-choice striker after Ross Stewart was stretchered off with a concerning injury in their 1-1 draw against Fulham in the FA Cup.
Stewart suffered an Achilles injury in an innocuous challenge with Fulham defender Issa Diop during the first half at Craven Cottage. The Scotsman has scored 11 goals in 15 games across all competitions for the Black Cats this term, and only returned from a long-term shoulder injury in December.
Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray shared the concerns of every supporter when he revealed that Stewart's latest injury could possibly rule him out for a 'long, long, time'.