Sunderland are preparing for their Championship fixture against Rotherham United this weekend – while both clubs are dealing with multiple injury issues.
Black Cats boss Tony Mowbray has been able to welcome some first team players back into his squad over the summer, after several were sidelined at the end of the last campaign.
Some players have also picked up injuries during pre-season, when the squad were away on their US tour.
Both Sunderland and Rotherham will be looking to record their first league win of the campaign when they meet at the Stadium of Light.
Here’s the latest injury news from both camps ahead of the fixture:
5. Chris Rigg (Sunderland) - Out
After being named on the bench for Sunderland's first two Championship matches this season, Rigg, 16, was forced off with concussion during an under-21s match earlier this week. Photo: Chris Fryatt
6. Tom Eaves (Rotherham) - Could return
The 31-year-old striker has also missed the side’s first few league games but has returned to training following a calf injury. Photo: Ashley Allen
7. Jenson Seelt (Sunderland) - Out
The Dutch centre-back, 20, made his first Sunderland appearance in the friendly win over North Carolina but was forced off after suffering a recurrence of his ankle injury. Seelt has also returned to light training but isn't expected to be available until September. Photo: SAFC
8. Andre Green (Rotherham) - Could return
Rotherham’s summer signing has missed the side’s first two league games this season with a groin issue but has returned to training ahead of the Sunderland fixture. Photo: Getty Images