Phil Parkinson has delivered an injury update ahead of Sunderland's next fixture.

The Black Cats welcome Ipswich Town to the Stadium Of Light on Saturday afternoon as they look to get their promotion campaign back on track.

A 2-0 defeat against Portsmouth brought the Wearsiders crashing back down to earth after a run of nine games without a loss, but it wasn't just the defeat that was a blow to Parkinson's side.

Sunderland suffered two key injuries at Fratton Park last week and that has given the Sunderland boss plenty to think about.

Joel Lynch came off after suffering a blow to the head last week, meaning that he will miss Saturday's clash due to the FA's concussion protocol.

Charlie Wyke was another player who came off after a collision worsened the shoulder injury that he was already suffering with.

The striker has been training this week but is a doubt for the visit of the Tractor Boys.

Elsewhere Grant Leadbitter is expected to be away from the club for a few weeks as he deals with 'personal issues'.

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The verdict

The news of Joel Lynch's absence will be a blow for Sunderland.

The Black Cats have been defensively solid in recent weeks and the former QPR man has been a key part of that.

Charlie Wyke is doubtful for the game, and while this is a blow it could hand an opportunity to Kyle Lafferty.

The experienced striker will be chomping at the bit to be involved and a first Sunderland start could come against Ipswich Town this weekend.