Sunderland are preparing for their Championship fixture at Preston this weekend – yet the Black Cats are still dealing with multiple injury issues.
Head coach Tony Mowbray has been able to welcome some first team players back into his squad over the summer, after several were sidelined at the end of the last campaign.
Some players have also picked up injuries during pre-season, when the squad were away on their US tour.
Sunderland will be looking to bounce back following an opening-day defeat against Ipswich in the league, before they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by League Two side Crewe.
Here are the players who have been sidelined in recent weeks and their situations:
Some players have also picked up injuries during pre-season, when the squad were away on their US tour.