Sunderland are in FA Cup action this Sunday as they face Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium on Sunday afternoon (2pm kick off).
Both Régis Le Bris and Oxford United head coach Matt Bloomfield have some significant team and injury concerns - here’s the latest as we have it from both camps...
The central defender will be rested for this game in order to fully recover from a minor foot issue.
1. Omar Alderete - out
The central defender will be rested for this game in order to fully recover from a minor foot issue. | Chris Fryatt
The Spurs loanee picked up an injury on his debut for the club but will return on Sunday and could be named in the starting XI
2. Jamie Donley - available
The Spurs loanee picked up an injury on his debut for the club but will return on Sunday and could be named in the starting XI Photo: Charles McQuillan
Oxford's other Spurs loanee will be available again after suspension.
3. Will Lankshear - available
Oxford's other Spurs loanee will be available again after suspension. Photo: Cameron Smith
Misses out as he recovers from an ankle issue. Making decent progress but still a couple of weeks away.
4. Granit Xhaka - out
Misses out as he recovers from an ankle issue. Making decent progress but still a couple of weeks away. Photo: George Wood