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:
5. Bradley Dack (Sunderland) - DOUBT
Dack hasn't featured since Sunderland's win over Hull on Boxing Day due to a hamstring issue. The 30-year-old has been stepping up his recovery at the Academy of Light. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Jack Clarke (Sunderland) - DOUBT
Clarke picked up a foot injury during Sunderland's 2-1 defeat against Birmingham and missed last week's match against Swansea. The winger's issue will be assessed ahead of the Norwich fixture. Photo: Frank Reid
7. Aji Alese (Sunderland) - OUT
After starting three successive matches at the start of this year, Alese suffered another injury setback ahead of Sunderland's game against Hull. 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. Elliot Embleton (Sunderland) - OUT
After returning from a thigh injury, Embleton then rolled his ankle in training and looks set to be sidelined for a few more weeks. Photo: Frank Reid