Adam Johnson does not require surgery on a shoulder injury and could return for Sunderland sooner than expected.
Sunderland head coach Dick Advocaat has been boosted by the news that Adam Johnson's shoulder injury is not as bad as first feared.
The England international sustained the injury in training earlier this week and Advocaat initially stated that the winger could miss up to two months of action.
However, the former Manchester City star does not require surgery on the issue and Advocaat is hopeful he can return within six weeks.