Le Bris has confirmed that the AS Roma loanee will go straight into the squad tomorrow night and is ready to play a part. He has hinted, however, that he'll have to work his way into the starting XI. | AFP via Getty Images

The Sunderland and Stoke City team and injury news with 12 ruled out and one doubt - gallery

Sunderland AFC Writer

Published 10th Jan 2025, 11:00 GMT

Updated 10th Jan 2025, 11:31 GMT

Sunderland are hoping to progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup this weekend

Sunderland face Stoke City for the third time in just over a month in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday afternoon.

But Stoke will be managed by their third different boss, with Mark Robins taking over. Both bosses have a number of injury and selection issues to consider. Here’s all the team news as we currently have it...

13. Jordan Beyer - out

Defender is a long-term absentee with a knee problem and last played in December 2023. Photo: Lewis Storey

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14. Niall Huggins - out

Recovering from major knee surgery and not expected to feature until some time later this year. Photo: Frank Reid

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15. Enock Agyei - out

Winger is currently absent due to injury. Photo: George Wood

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