Everything Tony Mowbray said about Ross Stewart, Dennis Cirkin and free agents ahead of Millwall fixture

Sunderland are preparing for this weekend’s match against Millwall at the Stadium of Light – and Black Cats boss Tony Mowbray held his pre-match press conference on Thursday.
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The Black Cats were beaten 1-0 at Middlesbrough last time out, as top scorer Ross Stewart picked up a thigh injury in the warm-up.

Stewart is now set to be sidelined for at least six weeks, while defender Dennis Cirkin will also be unavailable against Millwall due to a hamstring issue.

Millwall are a point behind Sunderland after eight games and recorded a 2-0 win over Cardiff last time out.

Here’s what was said at the Academy of Light as Mowbray spoke to the media:

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Key Events

  • Sunderland face Millwall at the Stadium of Light on Saturday (3pm kick-off).
  • Black Cats boss Tony Mowbray is set to held his pre-match press conference at earlier today.
  • Sunderland striker Ross Stewart has been ruled out for at least six weeks with a thigh injury.
  • Dennis Cirkin will also be sidelined for the Millwall match with a hamstring issue.