Sunderland confirm first-team trio could feature against Middlesbrough U21s in Premier League 2

Michut, who joined Sunderland on loan from PSG in January, has returned to training after a minor injury setback but has yet to make his first-team debut and wasn’t in the squad for the games against Reading and Watford.

Defender Wright was also absent from both squads but that was down to personal circumstances rather than any fresh injury concern.

Bass joined Sunderland from Portsmouth on a permanent deal during the summer window but has only featured once for the first-team so far this campaign, his only appearance coming in the Carabao Cup loss to Sheffield Wednesday.

However, Sunderland have confirmed that the trio will likely get some minutes against Middlesbrough under-21s on Friday in the Premier League 2 at Bishop Auckland to boost their first-team credentials.