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:
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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