Sunderland are preparing for their Championship match against Cardiff at the Cardiff City Stadium – with injury doubts for both sides.
The Black Cats were held to a goalless draw against QPR last time out and have gone seven matches without a win. Cardiff will also be looking to bounce back after losing to Swansea last time out.
Here’s the latest Sunderland and Cardiff injury and team news ahead of their meeting at the Cardiff City Stadium:
9. Aji Alese (Sunderland) - DOUBT
After starting three successive matches at the start of this year, Alese suffered another injury setback in January. The defender played 45 minutes for Sunderland's under-21s side last week so could return to the squad against Cardiff. Photo: Frank Reid
10. Corry Evans (Sunderland) - DOUBT
Evans is nearing his long-awaited first-team return after suffering an ACL injury in January last year. The midfielder played twice for the under-21s side last week and could be brought back into the senior squad. Photo: Frank Reid
11. 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
12. Elliot Embleton (Sunderland) - OUT
After returning from a thigh injury, Embleton rolled his ankle in training last month and is not yet ready to make his comeback. Photo: Frank Reid