Sunderland are preparing for their Championship match against Swansea at the Stadium of Light – with multiple players unavailable for both sides.
After back-to-back defeats against Huddersfield and Birmingham, the Black Cats parted company with head coach Michael Beale, who took charge of just 12 matches following his appointment in December. Interim boss Mike Dodds is now set to take charge until the end of the season, with 13 Championship games remaining.
Swansea sit 18th in the table and have lost five of their last six matches ahead of their trip to Wearside. Here’s the latest Sunderland and Swansea injury and team news ahead of their meeting at the Stadium of Light:
5. Callum Styles (Sunderland) - DOUBT
Sunderland's new signing underwent minor surgery in January to remove his appendix so hasn't featured since his deadline-day move. The midfielder may be able to be named in the squad against Swansea. Photo: Ben Roberts Photo
6. Jamal Lowe (Swansea) - OUT
The Bournemouth loanee is nearing a return to action after suffering a knee injury in January, yet the Sunderland is expected to come too soon. Photo: George Wood
7. Bradley Dack (Sunderland) - OUT
Dack was forced off in the win over Hull on Boxing Day with a hamstring issue, with the 30-year-old not expected to be available until March. Photo: Frank Reid
8. Azeem Abdulai (Swansea) - DOUBT
The 21-year-old midfielder has been sidelined since September with a hamstring injury but has returned to training. Photo: Cameron Howard