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. Corry Evans (Sunderland) - OUT
Evans is nearing his long-awaited return after suffering an ACL injury in January last year. The midfielder is set to feature for the under-21s side before being phased back into first-team training. Photo: Frank Reid
10. 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
11. Niall Huggins (Sunderland) - OUT
The full-back was stretchered off during Sunderland's 3-0 defeat against Coventry in December and is set to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. Photo: FRANK REID