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:
9. Danny Ward (Huddersfield) - DOUBT
Ward wasn't able to play against Southampton due to an illness. The 32-year-old forward has made five Championship appearances for Huddersfield this season. Photo: Ashley Allen
10. Chris Rigg (Sunderland) - DOUBT
Rigg was part of England's U17 World Cup squad and recently travelled back from Indonesia after Ryan Garry's side were knocked out of the tournament by Uzbekistan last Wednesday. Photo: Frank Reid
11. Ollie Turton (Huddersfield) - OUT
Turton, who has made 62 appearances for Huddersfield, has been sidelined since February with a serious knee injury. Photo: Naomi Baker
12. Jay Matete (Sunderland) - OUT
Matete has been sidelined since suffering a knee injury during pre-season, which required surgery. The midfielder is on track to return to full training soon. Photo: Chris Fryatt