Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris has confirmed good news on the injury front ahead of tonight's match against Everton.
Key defender Omar Alderete has trained and is expected to be cleared from concussion protocols in time to feature.
Additionally, winger Simon Adingra is available for selection after recovering from a minor hamstring issue.
The return of Alderete, a crucial ball-playing centre-back, and the dynamic Adingra will be a significant boost for the Black Cats, who have the opportunity to move into second place in the Premier League with a win.