Last Word on Football brings you the latest team news and the confirmed lineups for Port Vale vs Sunderland at Vale Park this afternoon. Kickoff 13:30, GMT. The FA Cup has drawn League One’s bottom club against Premier League Sunderland. The Valliants are fighting for their lives in the league, but the cup has been a welcome distraction. The Black Cats all but secured their Premier League status for next season following the victory at Leeds in midweek, and a cup run to the latter stages is definitely on the cards.<\/p>\n
Read More: Port Vale vs Sunderland, Predicted Lineups<\/a><\/p>\n Manager Jon Brady has no new injury worries and is set to keep faith in the squad that got them to this game, thanks to their heroics in midweek. Ahead of the game, Brady said<\/a> that his squad is one of the best he has worked with. \u201cI’ve had some groups, I’ve managed over 500 games in my time and no matter how this goes from now to the end of the season this is one of the best groups I’ve ever had.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s incredible, they\u2019ve worked so hard for each other they\u2019re so connected to each other. We\u2019re doing something in the moment, they\u2019re finding out each other\u2019s stories through their journey in life and it\u2019s really connecting them. It\u2019s very special.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Black Cats have ten first-team squad members missing today. These are Trai Hume and Noah Sadiki, who are suspended, while the following are out injured. Bertrand Traore (knee), Robin Roefs (hamstring), Nordi Mukiele (calf), Brian Brobbey (groin), Dennis Cirkin (hamstring), Reinildo (knee), Romain Mundle (hamstring), and Jocelin Ta Bi (ankle).<\/p>\nFA Cup Fifth Round: Port Vale vs Sunderland, Team News and Confirmed Lineups<\/h2>\n
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