The Black Cats will be without top scorer Ross Stewart for the rest of the season with an Achilles injury, while captain Corry Evans has also been ruled out for the remainder of the campaign.
Aji Alese, Dennis Cirkin and Alex Pritchard are doubts for the Millwall match with less serious injuries, while Luke O’Nien is suspended.
New signing Joe Gelhardt is expected to make his debut after joining the club on loan from Leeds United last week.
Here’s our predicted Sunderland line-up to face Millwall this weekend:
New signing Joe Gelhardt is expected to make his debut after joining the club on loan from Leeds United last week.
9. CAM: Amad
The Manchester United loanee, 20, has been moved into a more central position in recent matches following an injury to Alex Pritchard. Amad has scored seven goals in his last 13 Championship appearances. Photo: Frank Reid
Following an excellent start to the season, the 21-year-old got back on the scoresheet against Fulham in the FA Cup last weekend. Photo: Martin Swinney
Ross Stewart’s injury means the Leeds loanee is likely to play regularly between now and the end of the season. Several Championship clubs were interested in the 20-year-old before he signed for Sunderland on loan. Photo: SAFC