It’s a huge game for Coventry City and Sunderland on Saturday as they look to climb the Premier League table after a slow start so far.
Black Cats boss Régis Le Bris was boosted by the return of Thomas Meunier from a hamstring injury during the 3-2 Carabao Cup win over Brentford in midweek, a game in which Kevin Danso also made his return from a one-game suspension. Sunderland nevertheless still have some significant injury worries, as is the case with Coventry boss Frank Lampard.
Here’s the latest team news from both camps as we have it following the pre-match press conferences...
5. Dan Ballard - out
The Sunderland defender is expected to be out with a hamstring issue until after the November international break at the earliest. | Getty Images
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6. Haji Wright - out
The striker is back on the grass after a thigh issue but not yet ready for selection. | Getty Images
7. Romaine Mundle - out
Expected to be out until sometime around the festive period after undergoing surgery on a knee issue. | PA
8. Josh Eccles - out
Suffered an ankle injury shortly after recovering from a calf issue and remains absent.