Sunderland wait on Alderete as Isidor returns
Wilson Isidor is expected to be available for Sunderland at Coventry after returning to training. Dan Ballard and Romaine Mundle remain out, while Nordi Mukiele is a doubt.
Ajax have doubts over taking up their option on Sunderland winger Simon Adingra after injuries and limited impact, with the €16m fee described as 'actually set too high'.
Sunderland head to Coventry in a basement battle, 20th on 5 points. Dan Ballard and Romaine Mundle are out, Brian Brobbey is building fitness, and Régis Le Bris's side have one point from five league games.
Former Sunderland head coach Michael Beale is seeking a return to form at Zulte Waregem after four league games without a win and no league goals since a 2-0 win at Kortrijk.
Jocelin Ta Bi and Jules Ahoka are being backed for bigger Sunderland roles after impressing against Brentford, although views differ on whether either should start at Coventry.
Sunderland are sweating on Omar Alderete after a facial blow against Brentford in the EFL Cup. A predicted XI suggests Nordi Mukiele and Alderete could start if fit, alongside Granit Xhaka, Chris Rigg and Brian Brobbey.
