Sunderland left-back Dennis Cirkin's latest injury has caused frustration among fans, with the 22-year-old playing an important role in the Black Cats pursuit of promotion.
Cirkin also had a injury-impacted 2023-24 season and was hoping for less time in the recovery room this term but his latest hamstring injury marks his second spell on the sidelines this Championship campaign.
"Some players just are a bit like that. There's not much you can do, they just pick up injuries and are maybe a bit fragile in certain places," former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini told BBC Radio Newcastle.