Chris Coleman reacts to Paddy McNair blow and gives full Sunderland injury update

Paddy McNair has suffered another injury setback

Chris Coleman has revealed that Paddy McNair will be missing for two to three weeks with a groin problem.

The 22-year-old only returned from the treatment room in last week's 1-0 defeat to Bolton Wanderers but made a big impact on Sunderland's midfield.

Coleman told safc.com: "We’ll probably lose Paddy for two or three weeks with his groin which is unfortunate.

“He has that physicality in midfield – he has energy and he’s a very good player – so to lose him, especially in the Championship where that type of player can change your life, is a blow.

Coleman did, however, have positive news on injured pair Ovie Ejaria and Kazenga LuaLua ahead of the trip to Millwall this weekend.

Coleman said: “They [Ejaria and LuaLua] have a really good chance.

“It’s hard because there’s a foot of snow outside so we’ve had to train indoors which is not ideal, as that surface is not really suitable for a lot of our boys.

“Apparently tomorrow isn’t going to be any better, but we think Kaz and Ovie have a really good chance for the weekend.

“Let’s keep our fingers crossed.”