Sunderland return to Championship action next weekend looking to build on their excellent start to the season at Hull City.
The Tigers fell to a heavy defeat against Norwich City in their last outing but had won three games before that as they battled back from a poor start to the campaign under new boss Tim Walter. Both Walter and Regis Le Bris have some injury concerns to contend with, and some big decisions to make. Here’s the early team news for both sides.

5. Edou Adams - doubt
Influential midfielder has according to his boss a pain in his groin muscle, making him a doubt for Tuesday night's game. Would be a massive loss were he to be absent. | Getty Images

6. Corey Blackett-Taylor - doubt
Blackett-Taylor took a whack on the knee during the defeat to Watford and was still experiencing discomfort as of Monday. Paul Warne has said that he will make a late decision on his inclusion in this game. | Getty Images

7. Alan Browne - out
Recovery from a fractured fibula has been slightly slower than expected but Sunderland are hopeful he'll be back soon. All being well, he'll back in full training next week. | Bradley Collyer/PA Wire

8. Ian Poveda - out
Is finally edging in on a return from a hamstring injury and will play for the U21s against Benfica on Wednesday night. If all goes well, he can then return to the first-team squad. | Harry Murphy/Getty Images Photo: Harry Murphy/Getty Images