Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone to have scan amid arm fracture fears

By James Dale

Image: Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone hurt his arm in training

Vito Mannone is to undergo a scan on an arm injury amid concerns he may have suffered a fracture.

Sunderland manager David Moyes revealed the goalkeeper was travelling to hospital on Tuesday afternoon to undergo checks after being hurt in training. 

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Mannone, 28, was not due to play in Sunderland's EFL Cup second round tie away at Shrewsbury on Wednesday night, with England under-21 international Jordan Pickford set to start in goal. 

However, with Sunderland still chasing their first point of the Premier League season and having already said his side are in a relegation battle, Moyes will be hopeful the former Arsenal man will be available to face Southampton on Saturday. 

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Mannone started both of the Black Cats' opening top-flight fixtures this season and has made 59 appearances for the north-east club since arriving in 2013. 

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