Published Date:
01 November 2009
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce admits the suspension of Kenwyne Jones and captain Lorik Cana is a real blow.
The Black Cats will now be without their first-choice central midfield pairing against Tottenham on Saturday, with Lee Cattermole a long-term absentee with knee ligament damage.
Bruce said: "We'll be without Kenwyne for the next three games. We've lost Cana, we've lost Cattermole. That's the big impact."
Bruce also highlighted the need to cut out the defensive errors which led to both West Ham goals.
Sunderland's unsuccessful attempt to play Jack Collison offside led to the first, while Cole escaped the attentions of Nyron Nosworthy to slide home the second.
"The two goals we gave away were poor and you get punished in the Premier League. We've got to eradicate that," Bruce said.
"We've gifted them two goals and usually in the Premier League that's enough."
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Last Updated:
01 November 2009 5:15 PM
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Source:
Sunderland Echo
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Location:
Sunderland
