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:
9. Jay Matete (Sunderland) - Out
Matete, 22, was forced off in the win over North Carolina during Sunderland’s US pre-season tour. It was then confirmed the midfielder is set to be sidelined for around 10 weeks after the issue required surgery. Photo: Chris Fryatt
10. Grant Hall (Rotherham) - Doubt
Rotherham will make a late call on the 31-year-old central defender ahead of the Sunderland fixture. Hall has been sidelined with a hamstring issue in recent weeks. Photo: Getty Images
11. Ross Stewart (Sunderland) - Out
Stewart remains sidelined following a major Achilles injury he sustained in January. The striker, 27, has been out on the training pitches at the Academy of Light and hopes he can return by the end of September. Photo: Frank Reid
12. Shane Ferguson (Rotherham) - Out
Ferguson scored against Sunderland when the sides last met in February but is unavailable following a hernia operation. Photo: Matt McNulty