Sunderland will hope to take a first step on the road to Wembley when they host Premier League rivals Hull City in a Carabao Cup third round tie.
The Tigers have made a promising start to their return to the top flight after going unbeaten in their first three games and they are yet to concede a goal after racking up clean sheets against Manchester United, Coventry City and Aston Villa over the last fortnight. Both managers are facing a number of key decisions as they look to manage their squads ahead of a hectic season - but which players have been ruled out and who has a question mark placed over their involvement?
We take a look at the latest injury news ahead of Tuesday night’s tie as the visitors travel to Wearside without a whole host of players and Sunderland prepare to go into battle without three players.
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5. Charlie Hughes (Hull City) - OUT
Hughes won't return from a groin until next month. | Getty Images
6. Hidemasa Morita (Hull City) - OUT
The Japan international has an adductor injury and will not return until next month. | Getty Images
7. Oscar Zambrano (Hull City) - OUT
The tie will come too soon for the Ecuadorian midfielder - but he could return over the next week.
8. Matt Crooks (Hull City) - DOUBT
The midfielder is close to returning from a thigh injury. | Steven Paston/PA Wire