In an attempt to show his sympathies, SUNDERLAND interim manager Mike Dodds said, “I know how much he will be hurting right now.”

During the summer transfer window, Stewart joined Southampton from Sunderland, however he was sidelined for the first few months while on the south coast.

Before making brief appearances in the Championship games against West Brom and Huddersfield, the 27-year-old made his footballing comeback against Sunderland’s under-21 team in the Premier League 2.

Stewart is expected to be sidelined until the end of the season due to a muscular injury he sustained during that away trip to Huddersfield.

The Scot has intensified his rehabilitation, according to a report from Russell Martin earlier this month, although he is still unlikely to return this season without Southampton’s season being prolonged.

“I don’t think there is any expectation on Ross to play at any point,” he said to the Daily Echo.He is now jogging once more, but we still need to exercise patience and give him some time.”

Dodds, who joined Sunderland in 2021, said he felt sorry for Stewart, a colleague before the Scotland international left the Stadium of Light.

In response to Ross Stewart’s recent injury concerns, Dodds stated, “I have a lot of love and respect for him.” “He’s a wonderful lad as well as a brilliant football player for our team.

“Every day, he showed up grinning.” He was a really hard worker. To be very honest, I am heartbroken and heartbroken for him.

“I am aware of the extent of his pain at this moment. He has been out of sorts for about a year and wants to play football, and I know that.

Thus, I sincerely hope that he gets back to playing on the grass as soon as possible and wish him all the best. I can’t say enough positive things about Ross.”

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