Sunderland have played 35 league games this season – while their young squad has started to look stretched in recent fixtures.
The Black Cats played seven matches in February and have looked jaded during three consecutive defeats against Rotherham, Coventry and Stoke.
Head coach Tony Mowbray has tried to rotate his team at times, but has highlighted a lack of options in certain positions.
So which Sunderland players have featured the most this season?
Here’s how many minutes each Black Cats player has racked up in all competitions:
So which Sunderland players have featured the most this season?
21. Patrick Roberts - 2329 minutes
Roberts wasn’t a regular starter at the beginning of this season but has been played consistently following Tony Mowbray’s arrival. Photo: Martin Swinney
Evans’ injury setback has meant Neil has played in a slightly deeper role in recent weeks. The 21-year-old has started 31 of Sunderland’s 35 league games this season. Photo: Martin Swinney
Despite missing a few games around the festive period due to a calf issue, the 32-year-old centre-back has started every league game when he’s been available this season. Photo: Frank Reid