The latest QPR and Sunderland team and injury news ahead of their Championship fixture at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium
Sunderland are preparing for their Championship fixture against QPR this weekend – with both sides hoping for positive news on the injury front
The Black Cats beat Southampton 5-0 before the international break, meaning they have taken seven points from their last three league games.
Despite losing three of their first five league matches this season, QPR won 2-0 at Middlesbrough last time out.
Here’s the latest injury news from both camps ahead of Saturday’s fixture at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium:
Despite losing three of their first five league matches this season, QPR won 2-0 at Middlesbrough last time out.
5. Timothee Pembele (Sunderland) - Out
The French right-back also joined Sunderland on transfer deadline day but is still recovering from a cruciate ligament injury following his arrival from PSG. Photo: ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT
Following his move to QPR from Nottingham Forest this summer, the central defender has started four consecutive Championship fixtures. Cook was substituted at half-time during the win over Middlesbrough though and will be assessed. Photo: Getty Images
Sunderland’s captain is still recovering from an ACL injury he suffered in January. Mowbray has previously said the 33-year-old could return around the festive period. Photo: Frank Reid
Mayenda, 18, has been sidelined with a hamstring problem since joining Sunderland from French club Sochaux in July but has been making progress. Mowbray has previously said the teenager could return shortly after this month’s international break. Photo: SEBASTIEN BOZON