Sunderland were dealt a blow against Middlesbrough as ex-Leeds United defender Niall Huggins was forced off injured.
Sunderland defender Niall Huggins was forced off in the first half against Middlesbrough due to an injury.
Sunderland have suffered another injury setback when defender Niall Huggins was forced off in the first half of their Championship clash with Middlesbrough.
The 22-year-old has been plagued by injuries since joining the Black Cats from Leeds in the summer of 2021, but he has started six league games in a straight.
Huggins scored his first senior goal for Sunderland against Watford on Wednesday, but he was forced off in the 30th minute against Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light.
Huggins was replaced at full-back by Jenson Seelt, who walked around the side of the pitch when he was withdrawn.
Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray will provide an update on Huggins following the game.
