Sunderland AFC news: Defender suffers suspected broken leg during Championship clash

Sunderland loanee Bailey Wright has suffered a suspected broken leg while playing for Rotherham United.
By James Copley
Published 9th Apr 2023, 09:00 BST
Updated 9th Apr 2023, 14:42 BST
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The Millers defeated West Brom 3-1 in the Championship on Good Friday to move up to 18th place and three points above Reading in 22nd with a game in hand.

Wright started in defence for Rotherham but was stretchered off midway through the first-half with Millers boss Matt Taylor explaining that the Australian could potentially be out for the season.

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Speaking after the game, Taylor said: “Bailey’s injury looked bad. He felt a crack on landing. He’s a tough boy and when he tried to stand up and put weight on it, he couldn’t. It would suggest a break or severe damage of some sort.”

Bailey Wright playing for Sunderland against Wigan Athletic.Bailey Wright playing for Sunderland against Wigan Athletic.
Bailey Wright playing for Sunderland against Wigan Athletic.

Wright has made seven Championship appearances for Rotherham United since joining on loan from Sunderland in January but has experienced a fair amount of bad luck after becoming concussed just seconds into his debut for the club.

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