Sunderland are preparing for their Championship match against Watford at Vicarage Road – with injury issues for both sides.
The Black Cats were beaten 1-0 by Millwall last weekend but have taken seven points from their last three away games. Watford are just three points behind Sunderland following a goalless draw against Hull last time out, while the Hornets have just appointed Tom Clevery as their permanent head coach – following a spell as interim boss.
Here’s the latest Sunderland and Watford injury and team news ahead of their match at Vicarage Road:
5. Dan Neil (Sunderland) - OUT
Neil missed Sunderland's match against Millwall after sustaining an ankle injury in training. The midfielder will be unavailable for the Black Cats' remaining two league games this season but is expected to return for pre-season. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Jeremy Ngakia (Watford) - OUT
After returning to Watford's matchday squad against Hull, Ngakia has suffered another setback in training and will miss the match against Sunderland. Photo: Clive Rose
7. Jenson Seelt (Sunderland) - OUT
Seelt is set to be sidelined for a significant period of time after sustaining a knee injury against Southampton in March. Photo: Frank Reid
8. Elliot Embleton (Sunderland) - OUT
After returning from a thigh injury, Embleton sustained an ankle issue in training and is not yet ready to make his comeback. Photo: Frank Reid