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Huge injury boost for Cats
Sunderland, 08:53, February 10, 2010 ,
Sunderland winger Steed Malbranque was released from hospital on Tuesday night after he was given the all clear from a chest injury.
The French international picked up the injury during last night's 1-1 draw against Portsmouth at Fratton Park and was immediately sent to hospital for scans on the problem.
However, Malbranque was given the all clear and was allowed to travel back to Sunderland with the rest of his team-mates, much to the relief of Black Cats boss Steve Bruce.
A statement on the club's official website read: "Sunderland midfielder Steed Malbranque has been given the all-clear after picking up a nasty knock against Portsmouth.
"The 30-year-old was substituted just before the break with a chest injury and was sent to hospital as a precaution. But the winger was discharged after tests and was able to rejoin his team-mates at the airport for the plane ride back to the north east.
"He will be monitored by the club's medical team and has just under two weeks to recover ahead of the game at Arsenal later this month."