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:
13. Aji Alese (Sunderland) - Out
Despite playing in the second leg of the play-offs against Luton, Alese suffered a recurrence of the thigh injury which kept him sidelined last season and required surgery over the summer. It's unclear when the 22-year-old will be able to return. Photo: Frank Reid
14. Jamie Lindsay (Rotherham) - Out
The 27-year-old midfielder, who made 36 Championship appearances last season, has been sidelined for more than a month with an Achilles issue. Photo: Catherine Ivill
15. Corry Evans (Sunderland) - Out
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, yet Evans has been making positive progress over the summer. Photo: Frank Reid
16. Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland) - Out
After signing for Sunderland from French club Sochaux, 18-year-old striker Mayenda suffered a hamstring in his first training session on Wearside. Photo: SEBASTIEN BOZON