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Sunderland star among the best in the Premier League as former striker ‘prays’ for good news

Former Sunderland striker Don Goodman has been discussing current Black Cats star Brian Brobbey.

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 11:00 AM
Sunderland star among the best in the Premier League as former striker ‘prays’ for good news
Key Things to Know
  • Don Goodman hopes Brian Brobbey has avoided a serious injury after limping off for the Netherlands against Germany.
  • Sunderland are currently awaiting news on the severity of the 24-year-old striker's hamstring injury.
  • Goodman praised Brobbey as one of the Premier League's top physical strikers following his hat-trick at Manchester City.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Sunderland striker Don Goodman praised Brian Brobbey as one of the Premier League's best frontmen, expressing hope that an injury suffered on international duty is not serious. Brobbey hobbled off in the first half of the Netherlands' Nations League match against Germany, leaving Sunderland awaiting updates on a suspected hamstring issue.

Goodman lauded Brobbey's unique physical presence and intelligence, highlighting his recent hat-trick in a 5-3 defeat against Manchester City. Goodman noted that the 24-year-old forward poses an unusual test for modern defenders and remains a crucial asset for Sunderland.

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