Sunderland are preparing for their Championship fixture against Cardiff on Sunday – with multiple players still sidelined with injuries.
The Black Cats beat Blackburn 3-1 last time out, meaning they have won their last three league games in the Championship.
Sunderland will then travel to Sheffield Wednesday next week, with head coach Tony Mowbray hoping to welcome back some of his injured players.
Here’s the latest Black Cats injury and team news – and when players could return.
9. Jay Matete - Knee
Matete is expected to be sidelined until around November after suffering a knee injury in pre-season which required surgery. Potential return game: Plymouth (A), Sat 25 Nov. Photo: Chris Fryatt
10. Corry Evans - ACL
Evans is still recovering from an ACL injury he suffered in January, with Mowbray not expecting the midfielder to return until sometime around the new year. Potential return game: Unknown Photo: Frank Reid