Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterSunderland have been dealt bad Brian Brobbey news, following the centre-forward withdrawing from international duty.Brobbey has started brightly in the Premier League this season, scoring a hat-trick for Sunderland against Manchester City in his last outing and establishing himself as first-choice striker in new Netherlands boss Xavi Hernandez's first squad.But it appears that the 24-year-old has had a major setback following the Nations League fixture against Germany.Brobbey has picked up a serious injuryFormer Ajax star Brobbey lasted a little over half an hour in Xavi's first match as a manager, pulling up with what looked like a hamstring strain.Now, Sport Witness has relayed an interview from Sportnieuws.nl with ex-PSV doctor Cees-Rein van den Hoogenband, who discussed the game's current schedule and described Brobbey's injury as very serious. You may like Is Brian Brobbey injured? Sunderland and Netherlands star fitness latest The redemption of Brian Brobbey: How Sunderland's Dutchman proved everyone wrong Sunderland repeat Robin Roefs transfer with France international signing close That has a huge medical impact. Everyone can see that from the large number of injuries, both nationally and internationally. However, I have no illusion that anyone will ever listen. The commercial interests are so incredibly high, he said.Of course, it remains a contact sport. If something happens during a tackle, like with Cody [Gakpo], thats all part of the game. But if you look at Brobbey, he has a very serious hamstring injury. Thats a typical example of overuse.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Brobbey played 32 times for Sunderland last season, has featured nine times for his country in 2026, and has already been involved in six games for the Black Cats this term.Given that the striker plays such a high-intensity role, it is perhaps no surprise that he has suffered a muscle injury.Last season, Brobbey suffered just one major knock: a groin injury that kept him out of three games during February and March.Prior to signing on Teeside, Brobbey picked up an ankle injury with Ajax, which delayed his start to the season.Brobbey is worth 40 million, according to Transfermarkt. Sunderland host Brighton & Hove Albion when Premier League action resumes.TOPICSSunderlandMark WhiteSocial Links NavigationContent EditorMark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge both past and present Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.
