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title: "Sunderland: Fans react to Niall Huggins injury"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2021-10-15T11:31:44Z"
modified: "2021-10-15T11:31:44Z"
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# Sunderland: Fans react to Niall Huggins injury

**Sunderland boss Lee Johnson [confirmed](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/niall-huggins-set-three-month-21852247) on Thursday that summer signing Niall Huggins is facing at least three months out with a back injury.**

And, as to be expected, a number of Black Cats supporters have been reacting to the news on social media.

The right-back only arrived at The Stadium of Light in [August](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/niall-huggins/transfers/spieler/559801) from Leeds United and has made [four](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/niall-huggins/leistungsdaten/spieler/559801) appearances in all competitions.

His only League One [start](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/niall-huggins/leistungsdaten/spieler/559801) came against Cheltenham Town last month, and Johnson has now revealed details of his injury ahead of the club’s trip to Gillingham this weekend.

Johnson [confirmed](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/niall-huggins-set-three-month-21852247) that the 20-year-old has a history of stress fractures, with his latest back issue set to keep him out for a minimum of three months, meaning he’ll miss the rest of the calendar year.

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### Sunderland fans react

Sunderland wished Huggins well in his recovery on their [official Twitter page](https://twitter.com/SunderlandAFC/status/1448687545269686272) on Thursday evening. This is what these fans had to say in reply, with one labelling it as a ‘big blow’.

**“Speedy recovery Niall, gutted for you”**

[Credit: @safc\_crazy](https://twitter.com/safc_crazy/status/1448688626846547968)

**“Huge blow speedy recovery”**

[Credit: @EthanSmith1717](https://twitter.com/EthanSmith1717/status/1448688255927570443)

**“Big blow”**

[Credit: @safcreportt](https://twitter.com/safcreportt/status/1448687599376293888)

**“Didn’t realise it was as bad or as long, hope ya recover asap then Niall lad ”**

[Credit: @ColArmy86](https://twitter.com/ColArmy86/status/1448705679615832068)

**“Speedy recovery Niall”**

[Credit: @t363\_baz](https://twitter.com/t363_baz/status/1448696059392364545)

**“Speedy recovery Nial. We got a glimpse of your talent and can’t wait to see you again!”**

[Credit: @SimonReed11](https://twitter.com/SimonReed11/status/1448688635348455425)

***In other news: [‘Feel like I’m dreaming’ – Many SAFC fans erupt as ‘massive’ news is confirmed.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sunderland-afc-news/sunderland-fans-go-wild-at-new-elliot-embleton-contract/)***