Dennis Cirkin

Cirkin (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Brighton.

Cirkin (undisclosed) trained all week and could be available for Saturday's clash against Brighton, according to coach Regis Le Bris. "They have both trained all week. Let's see how they are tomorrow..."

Cirkin (undisclosed) is back on grass and could be an option around the Brighton or Newcastle match, according to manager Regis Le Bris, per Phil Smith of the Sunderland Echo. "They are in the bracket to be available around Brighton or Newcastle. Dennis, same idea. He ran last week, and it was still a bit painful, but not too much, which is normal. It's a symptom-based, and we still have to adapt the rehabilitation programme according to what he feels, but he's in a good place."

Cirkin (undisclosed) is ruled out for around 10 days as he continues through the final stage of his rehab, coach Regis Le Bris said in the press conference. "Dennis is getting better. The timeline should be around 10 days depending on the last stage of its rehab."

Cirkin (undisclosed) missed Sunday's 3-1 loss against Fulham due to a minor issue, coach Regis Le Bris said to the media, according to Phil Smith from the Sunderland Echo. "Dennis also missed the game with an injury so at the minute it's a tough period, but it is what it is, we have to accept it and move forward."