Sunderland have received a double fitness boost with the news that Luke O'Nien is expected to be fit for tomorrow's game against Luton Town while forward Amad could also make his return - although boss Tony Mowbray hinted that there were fitness concerns over a couple of other unnamed players. O'Nien limped off near the end of the Black Cats' midweek defeat against Sheffield United after catching a stray boot in a challenge with Ollie Norwood, which made him a doubt for the game against the Hatters at the Stadium of Light.
But Mowbray said this afternoon that O'Nien should be ready to continue at left-back, where he has been deputising in recent games while both Dennis Cirkin and Aji Alese have been sidelined through injury. On-loan Manchester United forward Amad has missed the last two games with a minor hamstring issue but he has trained today and could be in the squad tomorrow.
"Luke O'Nien should be alright," said Mowbray. "A few didn't train today so we'll see tomorrow to see if they're going to be alright.
