Mike Dodds will take charge as interim head coach at Sunderland for the upcoming weekend game. The 37-year-old, who previously won two out of three games in the same role earlier this season, has stepped back into the interim position following Michael Beale’s dismissal after just 63 days in December. Dodds will lead the first-team squad for the rest of the campaign, overseeing 13 remaining games. Sunderland faces Swansea City in the upcoming match, aiming to revive their play-off hopes.
Sunderland Team News:
– Daniel Ballard will be absent due to a suspension for receiving his 10th yellow card.
– Jack Clarke may be unavailable due to an ankle issue.
– Leo Hjedle and Callum Styles are expected to be in the squad.
– Aji Alese, Patrick Roberts, Corry Evans, and Bradley Dack remain unavailable for selection.
Swansea City Team News:
– Harry Darling could return to the starting lineup after being in the matchday squad last weekend.
– Josh Key, Bashir Humphreys, Harrison Ashby, and Jamal Lowe are nearing a comeback but may not be available for the upcoming weekend.
– Azeem Abdulai has returned to training and could be available.
– Sam Parker, Josh Ginnelly, and Liam Walsh continue to be long-term absentees.