"We can't afford another injury because the squad is a bit thin in certain positions. It is a tricky time, but we are used to it and will handle it as professionally as possible."

Live updates from the Championship match at Stadium of Light between Sunderland and Leeds United where Regis Le Bris and Daniel Farke lock horns

The Black Cats bounced back from their defeat at Watford to win again at the Stadium of Light for the fourth time without conceding a goal. Sunderland roared to victory against Derby County after a first-half wonder strike from Jobe Bellingham before Wilson Isidor bagged his second goal in as many games to double the Lads’ advantage.