Sunderland winger Adam Johnson will be out for at least two months after injuring his shoulder in training, reports BBC Sport.
Black Cats boss Dick Advocaat said the England international will have a scan on Wednesday to establish the full extent of the "serious" injury.
The 28-year-old is on bail pending a trial on charges of sexual activity with an underage girl, which he denies.
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