It’s a huge game for Coventry City and Sunderland on Saturday as they look to climb the Premier League table after a slow start so far.
Black Cats boss Régis Le Bris was boosted by the return of Thomas Meunier from a hamstring injury during the 3-2 Carabao Cup win over Brentford in midweek, a game in which Kevin Danso also made his return from a one-game suspension. Sunderland nevertheless still have some significant injury worries, as is the case with Coventry boss Frank Lampard.
Here’s the latest team news from both camps as we have it following the pre-match press conferences...
1. Bobby Thomas - doubt
The defender suffered a calf injury against Fulham last weekend and is a doubt for this game as a result. Manchester City loanee Stephen Mfuni is line to deputise. | Getty Images
2. Nordi Mukiele - doubt
Mukiele was caught by Luke O'Nien as the duo cleared a long ball last weekend and was forced off with a throat issue as a result. Le Bris says there is no major injury but that the defender remains a doubt for this weekend. Would be a major absentee. | Getty Images
3. Wilson Isidor - available
Isidor has trained with the group this week and Le Bris is hopeful that he'll be able to return to the matchday squad as a result. Would be a big boost with Brian Brobbey now available again. | Sunderland Echo, Chris Fryatt
4. Aurele Amenda - out
A significant signing from Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer but is expected to be absent until around the turn of the year with a significant calf injury. | Getty Images