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:
9. Niall Huggins (Sunderland) - OUT
The full-back was stretchered off during Sunderland's 3-0 defeat against Coventry in December and is set to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. Photo: FRANK REID
10. Jay Matete (Sunderland) - OUT
Matete's season was ended prematurely after he suffered another knee injury during his loan spell at Oxford. Photo: Frank Reid