Sunderland are preparing for their Championship fixture against Huddersfield – with multiple players unavailable for both sides.
The Black Cats were beaten 2-0 at Plymouth on Saturday and dropped to ninth in the Championship table ahead of this week’s fixtures.
Despite their injury issues, Huddersfield managed to come from behind to draw 1-1 with Southampton last time out, with Ben Jackson netting a late equaliser three minutes from time.
Here’s the latest Sunderland and Huddersfield injury and team news ahead of Wednesday’s match at the Stadium of Light:
5. Jack Rudoni (Huddersfield) - OUT
Former Sunderland target Rudoni has been sidelined since the end of October with a foot injury. Photo: Matt McNulty
6. Aji Alese (Sunderland) - OUT
Alese hasn't featured this season following surgery on a thigh injury over the summer. The defender isn't far away from making his first-team comeback and trained with the under-21s squad last week as he's managed back carefully. Photo: Frank Reid
7. Josh Ruffels (Huddersfield) - DOUBT
After returning from injury before the international break, Ruffels, who has made 11 Championship appearances this season, missed the match against Southampton due to a groin issue. Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
8. Jewison Bennette - DOUBT
After representing Costa Rica over the international break, Bennette missed the trip to Plymouth due to picking up a virus. Photo: Frank Reid