Sunderland resume their Carabao Cup campaign on Wednesday evening with a tough test against Premier League rivals Brentford.
With their European campaign meaning they entered the competition one round later than usual, they are now just one game away from a quarter final. The competition nevertheless sits bottom of their priorities for the campaign ahead, particularly given their precarious position in the league table.
Here’s the team news from both camps as we have it at this early stage...
5. Thomas Meunier - available
Sunderland are hopeful that Meunier will get return from a hamstring injury with some minutes off the bench to pave the way for greater involvement at Coventry City this weekend. A late call was set to be made after training early this week - Sunderland won't take any major risks. | Getty Images
6. Wilson Isidor - major doubt
Le Bris said on Saturday that Isidor was 'right on the edge' for this game. Could get some minutes off the bench though does appear more likely he'll return to the squad on Saturday. | Sunderland Echo, Chris Fryatt
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7. Antoni Milambo - doubt
Recently suffered a small setback in his long-term recovery from an ACL injury but boss Keith Andrews has said he isn't far off a return. | Getty Images
8. Josh Dasilva - major doubt
Hasn't yet featured this season due to a hamstring injury but did train with the group before the Hull game. | Ryan Pierse/Getty Images