Sunderland are preparing for their Championship match against Norwich at Carrow Road – with multiple players unavailable for both sides.
The Black Cats were beaten 2-1 by Swansea last time out and have suffered three consecutive defeats in the Championship. Opponents Norwich have taken 11 points from their last five matches but were held to a 1-1 draw at Blackburn on Saturday.
Here’s the latest Sunderland and Norwich injury and team news ahead of their meeting at Carrow Road:
9. 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
10. 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 squad but is set to feature for the under-21s side before being named in the senior squad. Photo: Frank Reid
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