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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9. Tim Iroegbunam (Hull City) - DOUBT
Sergej Jakirović has already confirmed Iroegbunam is expected to be involved. | Matt McNulty/Getty Images
10. Joe Gelhardt (Hull City) - DOUBT
The former Sunderland loan signing is close to returning from an ankle injury. | George Wood/Getty Images
11. Lewie Coyle (Hull City) - DOUBT
The Tigers captain is closing in on a return from a thigh injury. | Tony King/Getty Images
12. Nobel Mendy (Hull City) - DOUBT
The summer signing is expected to feature at the Stadium of Light.