Ahead of the crucial Championship tie, we take a close look at the injury news from the Sunderland camp.
We examine the latest on the injury front at Sunderland in our gallery.
5. Danny Batth
Danny Batth has been ruled out for the rest of the season. Batth limped in the latter stages of the 1-1 draw with Huddersfield Town and the Black Cats have confirmed that he will play no further part in the Championship campaign. The experienced campaigner, who has been an integral part of the starting XI this season, is expected to be fit again in June. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Chris Rigg
Sunderland youngster Chris Rigg has confirmed that he will miss the rest of Sunderland’s season after suffering an injury. The 15-year-old – who has made three appearances in the FA Cup this season, becoming the club’s youngest-ever outfield player against Shrewsbury Town – confirmed the news on his Instagram account after returning to the North East following England duty. Newcastle United have been credited with an interest in Rigg. Photo: Frank Reid
7. Ross Stewart
Sunderland confirmed at the beginning of February that Ross Stewart will miss the remainder of the season with an Achilles injury. The striker was stretchered off during the FA Cup draw at Fulham and has undergone surgery next and is now rehabilitating. When asked about Stewart’s progress, Sunderland head coach Tony Mowbray said: “He’s walking around the building, he’s getting pretty good at darts I can see that. “Ross is a really good lad, a good pro who works really hard. He’s dedicated and it’s just good to have him around the building because he’s been such an integral part to the success of the team over the last year or so. “I think he’s on course, he looks fine, he hasn’t got his big boot on all the time now.” Photo: Frank Reid
8. Jewison Bennette
Winger Bennette dislocated a shoulder in training ahead of Costa Rica’s clash with Panama earlier in the season and is expected to miss the rest of the season. Photo: Frank Reid