Conor McLaughlin: Sunderland defender facing hernia surgery sidelined

Conor McLaughlin joined Sunderland from Millwall in July 2019Sunderland defender Conor McLaughlin is facing a spell on the sidelines as he requires a hernia operation.

"He's another one that has shown top character to put in the performances that he has while in pain," boss Lee Johnson told the club website.

"I've had a hernia myself and sometimes it does get a bit too much and you just can't sprint like you used to."