Final team news has been emerged for Leeds United’s first game after Christmas at Sunderland - for which ten players are now out with two more doubtful but one more back.
Both teams have had a full week to prepare for Sunday’s Premier League showdown at the Stadium of Light, either side of the rare luxury of Christmas off.
Despite having a raft of stars in action at the Africa Cup of Nations, Sunderland signed off for Christmas with another point through a goalless draw from the long trip to Brighton.
Leeds then took on Crystal Palace in a Saturday night showdown under the Elland Road lights and dazzled on their way to a brilliant 4-1 success despite also having key men missing.
Ahead of Sunday’s return to action at Sunderland, Whites boss Daniel Farke then held his pre-match press conference on Tuesday before Black Cats boss Le Bris followed suit the following day.
With the final team news now delivered, here he run through the final team and injury news from both camps.
13. BACK: Leo Hjelde
Sunderland's former Whites defender Hjelde had surgery on an Achilles issue over the summer but made the bench for the first time this season in Saturday's Premier League clash at Brighton. The 22-year-old was an unused substitute but is seemingly now back in the mix. | Getty Images