Sunderland were dealt another cruel injury blow as Ellis Simms hobbled off at Reading with a foot injury. It means the Black Cats are now without a recognised striker at the club with Ross Stewart ruled out for six to eight weeks with a hamstring injury.
Red and white supporters' fears have come to fruition after the club failed to sign a striker in the summer transfer window. Fans had hoped the club would bring in another striker to act as cover in case the two aforementioned forwards suffered from injuries.
It's unclear the extent of Simms' injury but the striker was visibly frustrated having to be withdrawn. The 21-year-old tried to soldier on twice, but could not recover from the knock.
