Alex Neil has explained the absences of Trai Hume and Arbenit Xhemajli from Sunderland's bench in midweek.
The defensive duo were both included amongst the subs for the Black Cats' home game against MK Dons last weekend, but were left off the teamsheet when Sunderland took on Burton Albion at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday.
That led some fans to question whether they left out due to injury or merely due to a selection decision by Neil.
