Crocked Watmore praises ‘perfect’ Sunderland medical team

His season may have been ended by an ACL injury, but Duncan Watmore has heaped praise on Sunderland’s backroom staff medical as his road to recovery continues.

The 22-year-old had enjoyed a bright start to the campaign, making 17 appearances in all competitions as he looked to build on his breakthrough from the year previous.

Yet the forward’s development came to a crashing halt back in December, rupturing his ACL in victory over Premier League champions Leicester City.

But with his bid to return currently a long and laborious process, Watmore has paid tribute to the work of those behind the scenes at the Stadium of Light, hoping to eventually come back a better player.

“It’s frustrating because it’s obviously not what you want to hear (when told your season is over),” he said.

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“It’s an injury you never want but I think the key is accepting it early and just moving on from it and concentrating on the rehab process.

“It’s important now I do everything I can to get back as quickly as I can and make sure I come back a better player.

“The facilities and the staff we have at the club are perfect for me to do that because they all work so hard.

“David Binningsley is my rehab physio and he has been fantastic with myself and Paddy (McNair) because we have both done the same injury.

“We are working hard together so while it’s frustrating we have no choice but to get on with it.

“We have to do the hard work and make sure we come back better players.”