Sunderland are preparing for their Championship match against QPR at the Stadium of Light – with players unavailable for both sides.
The Black Cats were beaten 4-2 at Southampton last time out, making it six consecutive league defeats. Despite a recent upturn in form, QPR were also beaten last weekend, with Marti Cifuentes’ side losing 2-0 against Middlesbrough to leave them 20th in the Championship table.
Here’s the latest Sunderland and QPR injury and team news ahead of their meeting at the Stadium of Light:
9. Bradley Dack (Sunderland) - OUT
Dack hasn't featured since Sunderland's win over Hull on Boxing Day due to a hamstring issue. The 30-year-old has returned to training but is set to feature for the under-21s side before making his first-team return. Photo: Frank Reid
10. Tommy Watson (Sunderland) - DOUBT
The 17-year-old winger has been part of Sunderland's matchday squad this season but has been unavailable due to a tight hamstring in recent weeks. Photo: Frank Reid
11. 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 been stepping up his recovery, yet the club won't want to rush him back too soon. Photo: Frank Reid
12. 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 group but is set to feature for the under-21s side before being named in the senior squad. Photo: Frank Reid