
The early Sunderland and Middlesbrough team and injury news with 10 ruled out and 6 doubts – gallery
Sunderland and Middlesbrough face off in a crucial fixture a week today
Sunderland travel to Middlesbrough next Monday in what is a vital game for the promotion aspirations of both teams.
Both suffered disappointing results at the weekend, with Sunderland held to a draw by Plymouth Argyle and Middlesbrough losing away at Preston North End. Both Michael Carrick and Regis Le Bris have a number of injury and selection concerns to consider as the week develops. Here’s all the team and injury news as we have it at this stage…

1. Emmanuel Latte Lath – doubt
Lath came off in the early stages of the loss to Preston North End on Saturday after suffering a groin problem. It’s not yet known how serious the issue is, and there is continued speculation around his future after a significant bid from the MLS earlier this month. The transfer deadline, remember, closes around an hour after full time on Monday night. | Getty Images

2. Alan Browne – doubt
Recovery from a fractured fibula has been slightly slower than expected but Sunderland are hopeful he’ll be back soon. He’s expected to be back in full training at some stage over the next week but after so long out, very doubtful that he’d be ready as soon as Monday. | Bradley Collyer/PA Wire

3. Ahmed Abdullahi – available
Abdullahi is now fully fit but Sunderland have been easing him back via U21s football. With a couple of appearances under his belt, he should now be ready to push for a place in the squad though he’ll almost certainly be an impact substitute first and foremost. | BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images

4. Romaine Mundle – out
Will be reintegrated cautiously in an attempt to avoid a recurrence of his hamstring injury. Monday’s game is expected to come a bit soon at this stage but he should back in action fairly early in February. | Bradley Collyer/PA Wire