Denver Hume is set to be out for three to four weeks after picking up a hamstring injury against Wigan Athletic, Lee Johnson has confirmed.
Jordan Willis will also be unavailable for Tuesday’s trip to Oldham Athletic as the defender continues his rehabilitation, but Charlie Wyke will return to the matchday squad.The Lads’ leading goalscorer, who missed Saturday’s defeat due to a knock, has netted eight times in 18 appearances this campaign.
Speaking to safc.com, Johnson provided the latest from the treatment room ahead of his second game in charge of the Black Cats.
“Denver picked up a hamstring problem and my guesstimate is that he will be out for three to four weeks with that,” said the Head Coach.
“It's frustrating because it's a muscle injury. In six weeks' time, I'll take responsibility for those.
I don't want to see muscle injuries, but in this time of Covid muscle injuries have been up 45 percent across the board, really, from the Premier League down to League Two – it's a byproduct of having so many games in quick succession.
“Charlie should be alright. It was just a knock to the knee,” he continued.
“I've spoken to Charlie today, I really like him, he is a good player and I'm looking forward to getting him back and trying to get the best out of him, so he will be in the squad tomorrow.
“Jordan had an injection in his knee and he has had historical problems with that knee.
“I've seen him out running on the training pitch although I haven't had the pleasure of coaching him yet, because he is still in the rehabilitation phase of his comeback.”