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David De Gea Injury: Manchester United Star out vs. Sunderland

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Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea will miss Sunday's Premier League match with Sunderland, manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed.

Mourinho announced prior to kick-off that De Gea would be out of action after picking up an unspecified injury, per United's official Twitter feed:

Manchester United

Jose Mourinho has told #MUTV that David De Gea misses today's game at Sunderland due to "a small problem". #SUNMUN https://t.co/PZaSomETqL

April 9, 2017 at 4:59:13 AM PDT

Reserve stopper Sergio Romero will deputise in De Gea's absence.

Romero made only 10 senior appearances for Manchester United during the 2015-16 season and was firmly installed as No.