Sunderland are preparing for their Championship fixture against Preston – with multiple players unavailable for both sides.
The game against North End will be Sunderland’s fourth match in 10 days, following a 1-1 draw at Rotherham last time out.
Michael Beale’s side will go into the match seventh in the Championship table, two points off a play-off place and two points ahead of their opponents.
Here’s the latest Sunderland and Preston injury and team news ahead of Monday’s match at the Stadium of Light:
9. Niall Huggins (Sunderland) - OUT
The full-back was stretchered off during Sunderland's 3-0 defeat against Coventry and is set to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. Photo: FRANK REID
10. Corry Evans (Sunderland) - OUT
Evans is still recovering from an ACL injury he suffered in January and is not expected to return until sometime around the new year. Photo: Frank Reid
11. Elliot Embleton (Sunderland) - OUT
Embleton has returned to Sunderland to recover from a thigh injury he suffered while on loan at Derby. The 24-year-old is set for another extended spell on the sidelines. Photo: Frank Reid