Sunderland are preparing for their Championship match against Blackburn at the Stadium of Light – with injury issues for both sides.
The Black Cats ended a seven-match winless run with a 2-0 victory over Cardiff on Good Friday, with Adil Aouchiche and Jobe Bellingham getting the goals. Blackburn were beaten 1-0 by Ipswich last time out, meaning John Eustace’s side have gone nine league matches without a win.
Here’s the latest Sunderland and Blackburn injury and team news ahead of their meeting at the Stadium of Light:
9. Dennis Cirkin (Sunderland) - OUT
Cirkin has been sidelined since November with a hamstring injury and underwent surgery on the issue. The full-back isn't expected to return until late April. Photo: Frank Reid
10. Harry Leonard (Blackburn) - OUT
The 20-year-old striker, who has scored three Championship goals this season, has been ruled out for the rest of the campaign with a back injury. Photo: Gary Oakley
11. Elliot Embleton (Sunderland) - OUT
After returning from a thigh injury, Embleton rolled his ankle in training and is not yet ready to make his comeback. Photo: Frank Reid
12. John Fleck (Blackburn) - OUT
Fleck has made just one Championship appearance since joining Blackburn in January and is set to miss the rest of this season with a shin injury. Photo: Ian MacNicol