Sunderland face a huge test on Sunday as they bid to climb off the bottom of the Premier League table against a Leeds United side who have made a strong start to the campaign.
Both Régis Le Bris and Daniel Farke have some big injury concerns, with late decision to be made over a number of key players in both camps. Sunderland will of course welcome back into contention a number of players who have not been registered in their Europa League squad, including Chemsdine Talbi and Juan Riquelme.
Here’s the latest team news from both camps as we have it...
9. Joe Rodon - major doubt
Rodon has been absent since late August with a hamstring issue and though he has not at this stage been ruled of this game, his involvement is clearly likely to be limited at the very least. | Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images
10. Dan Ballard - out
Ballard is out with a hamstring injury and is not expected to be back until after the November international break at the earliest. | Chris Fryatt, Sunderland Echo
11. Romaine Mundle - out
Expected to be out until some time around the festive period after knee surgery. | Chris Fryatt
