Lynden Gooch has returned to full training at the Academy of Light.
The USA international, who revealed his return on Twitter, was ruled out of action in December after suffering an ankle injury during an under-23 Premier League 2 clash against Tottenham Hotspur.
8 weeks today and first day back full training. Amazing to be back out there with the lads again ⚽️🔴⚪️ #safc pic.twitter.com/usIih4SkEO
— Lynden Gooch (@lyndengooch46) January 23, 2017
It came as a big blow to Gooch and David Moyes who had utilised the forward on a number of occasions, with the American making 12 first-team appearances so far this campaign.
The 20-year-old also made his international debut for the U.S. against New Zealand in October before featuring in a World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica.
And although he’ll need to regain match fitness, Gooch’s return will come as a big boost to the Black Cats who will also be able to call upon Didier Ndong in the coming weeks following Gabon’s elimination at the Africa Cup of Nations.
