Leeds United face a difficult test of their promotion credentials when they make the relatively short trip to Sunderland on Tuesday night. Despite being managerless following the departure of Tony Mowbray last week, the Black Cats moved back into the Championship play-off places with a 2-1 home win against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday lunchtime.
Leeds were in the process of boosting their own promotion prospects at the same time as goals from Crysencio Summerville and Daniel James helped Daniel Farke's men to a 2-0 win at Blackburn Rovers that kept them in third place in the table.
Both Farke and Sunderland interim manager Mike Dodds are contending with a number of key injuries ahead of the meeting at the Stadium of Light and both managers are also awaiting news on several players that are approaching a return to fitness. Ahead of the game, the YEP takes a look at the selection issues facing both sides ahead of a crucial promotion clash.
7. OUT: Ian Poveda (Leeds United)
Poveda is on international duty with Colombia Under-23s and made his debut in a 1-0 win against Venezuela on Sunday night. | Getty Images
8. OUT: Junior Firpo (Leeds United)
Firpo remains on the sidelines with a hamstring injury but is expected to return before the end of the month. Photo: George Wood
9. OUT: Jamie Shackleton (glute)
Daniel Farke confirmed Shackleton will miss the trip to Wearside after suffering a glute injury. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
10. OUT: Sam Byram (Leeds United)
A hamstring injury will keep Bryam on the sidelines. Photo: Jess Hornby
11. DOUBT: Patrick Bamford (Leeds United)
Bamford was missing from the matchday squad for Saturday's clash at Blackburn Rovers due to illness and is being assessed ahead of the visit to the Stadium of Light. Photo: Tony Johnson
12. DOUBT: Luke Ayling (Leeds United)
A knee injury ruled Ayling out of the win at Blackburn but there is some hope he could be available for Tuesday. Photo: Nigel French