Sunderland striker Fletcher faces six weeks out... and crocked Sessegnon could miss Man United clash



Sunderland fear Steven Fletcher could be out for up to six weeks with the ankle injury he suffered in Friday night's World Cup qualifier.

The Scotland striker w as forced off just two minutes into the clash with Wales at Hampden after he landed awkwardly after challenging for a high ball with Ben Davies.

Blow: Fletcher receives treatment on his ankle before being taken off

Back down with a bump: Steven Fletcher (left) rises with Ben Davies

Fletcher has scored 11 of his side's 33 Premier League goals this season and his absence will be a huge blow for manager Martin O'Neill as they seek to beat the drop.



The setback was compounded by midfielder Stephane Sessegnon withdrawing from the Benin squad for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Algeria due to injury.

'Sessegnon has remained on Wearside for treatment on an injury during the international break. He will remain with the club's medical staff ahead of next weekend's (league) game against Manchester United,' a statement said the club website.



Sunderland did not give any details of the injury although local media reported that it is likely to be a groin problem he first aggravated at Queens Park Rangers two weeks ago.



