Sunderland are preparing for their Championship match against Hull at the Stadium of Light – with multiple players unavailable for both sides.
The Black Cats will be hoping to get back to winning ways following last weekend's 2-1 defeat at Ipswich, which leaves Beale’s side seventh in the Championship table. Hull will also be looking for a response after back-to-back league defeats, while Liam Rosenior's side were knocked out of the FA Cup by Birmingham on Tuesday.
Here’s the latest Sunderland and Hull injury and team news ahead of their meeting at the Stadium of Light:
5. Liam Delap (Hull) - OUT
Rosenior confirmed last week Delap is set to be sidelined for two to three months due to a knee injury. The Manchester City loanee has scored seven league goals this season. Photo: Catherine Ivill
6. Bradley Dack (Sunderland) - OUT
Dack was forced off in the win over Hull on Boxing Day with a hamstring issue, with the 30-year-old not expected to return until after Roberts. Photo: Frank Reid
7. Allahyar Sayyadmanesh (Hull) - DOUBT
Sayyadmanesh wasn't named in the squad for Hull's Championship match against Norwich last week and is reportedly close to leaving the club. Photo: Matt McNulty
8. Dennis Cirkin (Sunderland) - OUT
Cirkin has been sidelined since November with a hamstring injury and has undergone surgery on the issue. Sunderland announced last week the defender is expected to be out of action for a 'minimum of 12 weeks.' Photo: Frank Reid