Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris has been speaking to BBC Radio Newcastle ahead of the Black Cats' Championship clash at home to Preston North End on Tuesday (19:45 GMT).
Here are the key takeaways:
Patrick Roberts is "available to start" after going off with a suspected injury just 24 minutes into the 2-1 win over Cardiff at the weekend.
Le Bris says Jobe Bellingham has "managed the situation very well" after playing the past three games on nine bookings for the season - one caution away from a two-match suspension.