Sunderland are preparing for their Championship match against QPR at the Stadium of Light – with several players unavailable for the Black Cats.
Mike Dodds’ side were beaten 4-2 at Southampton last time out, making it six consecutive league defeats – including two games under Michael Beale. Despite a recent upturn in form, QPR were also beaten last weekend, with Marti Cifuentes’ side losing 2-0 against Middlesbrough to leave them 20th in the Championship table.
Here’s a potential starting XI of Sunderland players who won’t be available for the QPR match due to injuries and suspensions:
9. CAM: Bradley Dack
Dack hasn't featured since Sunderland's win over Hull on Boxing Day due to a hamstring issue. The 30-year-old has returned to training but is set to feature for the under-21s side before making his first-team return. Potential return game: Cardiff City (A) March 29th Photo: Frank Reid
10. LW: Jack Clarke
Clarke, who has scored 15 league goals this season, is not set to return until April after sustaining an ankle ligament injury. Potential return game: West Brom (A) April 13th Photo: Frank Reid
11. ST: Nazariy Rusyn
Rusyn picked up a knock during Saturday's match against Southampton and is set to miss the QPR fixture. The extent of the forward's issue is unclear at this stage. Potential return game: Cardiff City (A) March 29th Photo: Frank Reid
12. Jenson Seelt
Seelt is set to miss the rest of this season after picking up a knee injury, which will require surgery, against Southampton last weekend. Potential return game: Unknown Photo: Frank Reid