Sunderland’s Elmo has been deemed ok by boss Steve Bruce after limping off in the dying minutes of Saturday’s hard fort victory over Aston Villa. Bruce said that the pacey right winger should be fine to join in with training this week after a hard challenge from James Collins.
The Egyptian has quickly became a fan favourite since joining Sunderland on loan from his homeland club of ENPPI, so much so the Black Cats are said to be prepared to offer the 23 year old a full contract in the January transfer window.