Sunderland are preparing for their Championship fixture against Millwall – with multiple players unavailable for both sides.
The Black Cats have lost their last two matches against Plymouth and Huddersfield, meaning they’ve dropped to 11th in the table.
Millwall will also be looking to bounce back following consecutive defeats against Coventry and Ipswich.
Here’s the latest Sunderland and Millwall injury and team news ahead of Saturday's match at The Den:
1. Dennis Cirkin - OUT
Cirkin has missed Sunderland's last three games with a hamstring injury and remains sidelined for the game against Millwall. Photo: Frank Reid
2. Joe Bryan (Millwall) - OUT
Bryan has made 10 Championship appearances for Millwall this season but has missed the side's last five games with a groin injury. Photo: Ben Roberts Photo
3. 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 has trained with the under-21s squad as he's managed back carefully. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Danny McNamara (Millwall) - DOUBT
The Millwall right-back, 24, has missed his sides last two matches against Coventry and Ipswich with a knee issue. Photo: Getty Images