Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris has delivered a fitness update, addressing concerns over midfielder Granit Xhaka following Sunday's 1-0 victory over Chelsea at the Stadium of Light.
Midfielder Enzo Le Fee converted a 36th-minute penalty won by Brian Brobbey, handing the Black Cats their second league win and lifting them off the foot of the Premier League table.
However, the victory came at a physical cost, with Xhaka picking up a knock during a bruising second-half midfield battle that saw Sunderland weather intense Chelsea pressure.
"Granit felt some discomfort towards the end of the match after giving everything for the shirt," he said. "We are running assessments with the medical team to ensure there is no structural damage before he travels for international duties."
Le Bris commended his squad's defensive resilience, with goalkeeper Robin Roefs commanding his six-yard box to ensure Sunderland took all three points ahead of a trip to Aston Villa on 21 November.
