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:
13. Elliot Embleton (Sunderland) - OUT
Embleton was set to play 45 minutes for Sunderland's under-21s earlier this month before the game was called off due to a waterlogged pitch. The midfielder then rolled his ankle in training and is set to be sidelined for a few more weeks. Photo: Frank Reid
14. Sam Parker (Swansea) - OUT
The 17-year-old winger has made two Championship appearances for Swansea this season but could miss the rest of the campaign with a hamstring injury. Photo: Naomi Baker
15. Corry Evans (Sunderland) - OUT
Evans is stepping up his recovery after suffering an ACL injury in January last year. The midfielder is set to feature to the under-21s side before being phased back into first-team training. Photo: Frank Reid
16. Dennis Cirkin (Sunderland) - OUT
Cirkin has been sidelined since November with a hamstring injury and has undergone surgery on the issue. The full-back isn't expected to return until around April time at the earliest. Photo: Frank Reid