Sunderland AFC news: What Tony Mowbray said about Luke O'Nien, Amad and team news ahead of Luton fixture

Sunderland are preparing to face Luton Town at the Stadium of Light this weekend – and head coach Tony Mowbray spoke to the media today.

By Joe Nicholson

Published 17th Mar 2023, 11:30 BST

Updated 17th Mar 2023, 13:20 BST

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The Black Cats are still dealing with several injury issues ahead of the match at the Stadium of Light, with one game remaining until this month’s international break.

Sunderland will be looking to bounce back following Wednesday’s 2-1 against Sheffield United, with the Black Cats now 12th in the Championship table.

Mowbray’s side drew 1-1 with Luton when the sides last met back in October’s reverse fixture.

Here’s what was said at the Academy of Light:

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Key Events

Sunderland are preparing to face Luton Town at the Stadium of Light this weekend.
The Black Cats are still dealing with several injury issues ahead of the match.
Tony Mowbray’s side were beaten 2-1 by Sheffield United on Wednesday.
That result leaves the Black Cats 12th in the Championship table.

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023, 13:54 BST

More to come...

That brings us to the end of the broadcast section of the press conference, but Mowbray has also spoken to the written press including our reporter Phil Smith.

You can find more from the Black Cats boss, as well as build-up to Saturday’s match, over on the SAFC section of the Echo website.

Sat, 18 Mar, 2023, 07:26 BST

Team news

We’ll start with the Sunderland team news.

Manchester United loanee Amad could return to the squad after missing the side’s last two matches with a hamstring issue.

Mowbray also confirmed on Friday that Luke O’Nien should be fit for today’s match after hobbling off with a minor injury against Sheffield United on Wednesday.

The Sunderland head coach hinted that he is facing some fresh minor injury concerns, though, while Dennis Cirkin has been sidelined in recent matches after suffering a concussion.

Ross Stewart, Corry Evans, Elliot Embleton and Aji Alese remain out with long-term setbacks.

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