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:
9. Corry Evans (Sunderland) - OUT
Evans is nearing his long-awaited return after suffering an ACL injury in January last year. The midfielder has been training with the first-team group but is set to feature for the under-21s side before being named in the senior squad. Photo: Frank Reid
10. Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester) - OUT
Ndidi hasn't featured since December due to a leg injury. The midfielder, who has made 21 Championship appearances this season, has returned to light training but the Sunderland match is set to come too soon. Photo: David Rogers
11. Elliot Embleton (Sunderland) - OUT
After returning from a thigh injury, Embleton rolled his ankle in training last month and is not yet ready to make his comeback. Photo: Frank Reid
12. Dennis Cirkin (Sunderland) - OUT
Cirkin has been sidelined since November with a hamstring injury and underwent surgery on the issue. The full-back isn't expected to return until around April time at the earliest. Photo: Frank Reid