Dennis Cirkin is expected to return to the matchday squad on Tuesday when Sunderland take on Blackpool.
The left-back picked up a hamstring injury during the Lads’ narrow defeat at Middlesbrough last month.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Tony Mowbray provided an update on Cirkin.
“Dennis is ready – I would say he will be on the bench tomorrow night without giving too much away,” the Head Coach said.
“He’s over his injury and he’s trained – we felt there was no need to risk it against Preston on Saturday.
“We gave him the weekend to train and now he’s ready – he’ll be on the teamsheet tomorrow night."