Cats sweat on key men ahead of MK Dons clash
Sunderland are sweating on the fitness of a number of key players ahead of the visit of MK Dons.
The Black Cats face Russell Martin’s men tomorrow at the StadiumofLight,butmayhave tomakedowithoutsomeregular first-team members.
Phil Parkinson will definitely be unable to call upon Conor McLaughlin and Tom Flanagan, both of whom are already ruled out of contention having been called-up for internationaldutywithNorthern Ireland.
JordanWillisisexpectedto returntothesidebeforereceivinganinjectiontohelpcontrol his ongoing knee problem.
Sunderland could have some concerns in both wingbackareas,withDenverHume and Luke O’Nien both picking up minor knocks last week.
Hume was set for an injection over the weekend to try and stifle the knee problem that saw him miss the win at Swindon Town last month, while O’Nien suffered damage to his medial ligament against Ipswich.
On the left flank, there is also concern over Callum McFadzean who pulled up during the 2-1 defeat at Highbury.
Parkinson said following the game that he hoped the injurywasarelativelyminorone.
Lynden Gooch is also a potential doubt after he too picked up a knock during the latter part of last week.
ButSunderlandwillpotentially be able to welcome back Josh Scowen, who took part in sometrainingonMondayafter beingwithdrawnfromthewin over Ipswich Town with concussion.
None of the injuries are thought to be particularly serious, with Parkinson hopeful an extended rest from match action will have benefited the individuals concerned.