Sunderland and Régis Le Bris have been left with a number of major injury worries ahead of their trip to face Bournemouth on Saturday.
While Andoni Iraola and the hosts have a significantly smaller injury list, there are still some key absentees. Here’s all the team news as we have it from both camps..
Le Bris confirmed that the influential defender was facing between a fortnight and a month on the sidelines with a calf issue. Likely to be replaced in the XI by either Lutsharel Geertruida or Luke O'Nien.
1. Nordi Mukiele - out
Le Bris confirmed that the influential defender was facing between a fortnight and a month on the sidelines with a calf issue. Likely to be replaced in the XI by either Lutsharel Geertruida or Luke O'Nien. | Getty Images
The influential left back has suffered a knee injury that will keep him out for around three weeks - with Sunderland hopeful that he'll be back in time for the Newcastle United game.
2. Reinildo - out
The influential left back has suffered a knee injury that will keep him out for around three weeks - with Sunderland hopeful that he'll be back in time for the Newcastle United game. | George Wood/Getty Images
Has sustained a groin injury and will be out for two weeks to a month.
3. Brian Brobbey - out
Has sustained a groin injury and will be out for two weeks to a month. | Getty
The winger returned to training this week and could have some involvement this weekend.
4. Bertrand Traore - available
The winger returned to training this week and could have some involvement this weekend. | Getty Images