Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet has revealed that striker
Steven Fletcher is unlikely to feature again this season due to injury.
Scotland international Fletcher has been plagued by
fitness issues for much of the campaign, scoring just three goals in 13 Premier
League starts due to a string of injuries.
The former Wolves man has missed the last four games with
damaged ankle ligaments, and Poyet conceded that the 27-year-old is unlikely to
return before the end of the campaign.
"I don't think Steven Fletcher's going to be
available this season," the Uruguayan said.
"We'd hoped he might be able to make the last few
games but I'm changing my opinion on that now."
Sunderland approach Saturday's visit of Everton bottom of
the Premier League, some seven points adrift of safety with as many matches
left to play.
Even though they have two games in hand over the teams
above them, Poyet admitted after Monday's 5-1 humbling at the hands of
Tottenham that his side require a "miracle" to remain in the top
flight.
But the former Brighton boss insists he will not give up
hope of survival.
"I am still here until the last minute believing it
is going to be a possibility," he added.
"It is a big challenge, it is really, really
difficult - people were saying even impossible - so we will see."
Culled from Soccerway
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