Sunderland are preparing for their Championship match against Leicester at the Stadium of Light – with multiple players unavailable for both sides.
The Black Cats will be looking to bounce back after Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Norwich, their fourth consecutive defeat. League leaders Leicester are also in poor form and have lost their last three league games against Middlesbrough, Leeds and QPR.
Here’s the latest Sunderland and Leicester injury and team news ahead of their meeting at the Stadium of Light:
5. Jack Clarke (Sunderland) - OUT
Clarke, who has scored 15 league goals this season, is not set to return until April after sustaining an ankle ligament injury. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Kasey McAteer (Leicester) - DOUBT
The 22-year-old winger, who has scored five league goals this season, missed Leicester's game against QPR on Saturday with a knock and is a doubt for the Sunderland fixture. Photo: Michael Regan
7. Aji Alese (Sunderland) - OUT
After starting three successive matches at the start of this year, Alese suffered another injury setback in January. The defender has also been stepping up his recovery, yet the club won't want to rush him back too soon. Photo: Frank Reid
8. Dennis Praet (Leicester) - OUT
Praet was forced off in the first half of Leicester's match against QPR on Saturday and appeared to be holding his hamstring. Photo: Michael Regan