Sunderland are preparing for their Championship match against Huddersfield at the John Smith’s Stadium – with multiple players unavailable for both sides.
The Black Cats have taken seven points from their last three league games following Saturday's 3-1 win over Plymouth at the Stadium of Light. Huddersfield are fighting at the other end of the table and were beaten 5-3 by Southampton on Saturday, with caretaker boss Jon Worthington still in charge following Darren Moore's sacking last month.
Here’s the latest Sunderland and Huddersfield injury and team news ahead of their meeting at the John Smith’s Stadium.
9. Radinio Balker (Huddersfield) - DOUBT
After signing for Huddersfield in January, the 25-year-old defender has made two Championship appearances for his new club but missed the Southampton game with an illness. Photo: Ben Roberts Photo
10. Elliot Embleton (Sunderland) - OUT
Embleton was set to play 45 minutes for Sunderland's under-21s side last Friday before the game was called off due to a waterlogged pitch. The midfielder then rolled his ankle in training so will be sidelined for a few days. Photo: Frank Reid
11. Josh Ruffels (Huddersfield) - OUT
The 30-year-old defender has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to groin and hernia issues. Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
12. Corry Evans (Sunderland) - OUT
Evans is still recovering from an ACL injury he suffered in January last year but has started training on the grass again. Photo: Frank Reid