Tony Mowbray's Sunderland team to play Luton - with injury concerns for Cats boss: Predicted XI gallery
Sunderland are preparing for this weekend’s Championship fixture against Luton - but who will start for the Black Cats?
Head coach Tony Mowbray is still dealing with several injury issues ahead of the match at the Stadium of Light, with one game remaining until this month’s international break.
Sunderland will be looking to bounce back following Wednesday’s 2-1 against Sheffield United, with the Black Cats now 12th in the Championship table.
Mowbray’s side drew 1-1 with Luton when the sides last met back in October’s reverse fixture.
Here’s our predicted Sunderland line-up to face The Hatters:
1. GK: Anthony Patterson
Has just earned his first call-up for England Under-21s and has started every league game for Sunderland this season. Photo: Martin Swinney
2. RB: Lynden Gooch
Could return to the side after returning from a knee injury and coming off the bench in the side’s last two matches. Photo: Frank Reid
3. CB: Daniel Ballard
Has been a regular starter at centre-back since returning from a foot injury in December. Photo: Frank Reid
4. CB: Danny Batth -
A senior figure in the team who has stepped up as captain with Corry Evans out injured. Photo: Frank Reid