Sunderland suffer major Corry Evans injury setback ahead of FA Cup tie against Fulham
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The 32-year-old was forced off with the issue during Sunday’s 2-0 win over Middlesbrough, when he was replaced by Edouard Michut after just 11 minutes at the Stadium of Light.
Evans has been a key player for Tony Mowbray’s side this season, starting 24 of the Black Cats’ 28 Championship fixtures.
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The Black Cats are now preparing for this weekend’s FA Cup tie at Fulham, while Mowbray has hinted some of his other injured players could return.
Aji Alese was named in the side’s starting XI against Middlesbrough, while Dennis Cirkin has returned to training following a hip issue.
Luke O’Nien is still suspended for the Fulham match while Elliot Embleton remains unavailable with a long-term injury setback.