Sunderland have received a massive injury boost ahead of the Black Cats' upcoming play-off semi-final.
What's the latest?
According to a statement posted on the club's official website, both Charlie Wyke and Aiden McGeady - who each missed the fixture against Plymouth Argyle last weekend - look ready to return to action ahead of the Northampton Town clash this Sunday, while the longer-term absentees of Tom Flanagan and Conor McLaughlin are also in contention for the weekend.
When discussing the current state of the Sunderland squad, Johnson said: "Aiden and Charlie could possibly get minutes on Sunday. Conor is under consideration. Flanno has that week to 10 days' training behind him, so I would say he's 50/50 for Sunday."
Huge boost
While the upcoming fixture against Northampton is important in determining exactly where Sunderland finish in the top six of the league - and subsequently deciding who they will be facing in the play-off semi-final - the news of a number of players returning to the side in time for the play-offs is likely to leave Johnson very encouraged.
While Wyke and McGeady had only missed one game, their return to full fitness is likely to be vital to any success the Black Cats may have in the play-offs, as the duo rank as the club's first and second-best performers respectively in the league this season according to Sofascore.
Meanwhile, the return of centre-back Flanagan and right-back McLaughlin is likely to be just as welcome for the Sunderland boss, as the availability of the two returning players will free up both Luke O'Nien - who has been operating from the centre of defence - and Max Power - who has been deployed at right-back - to take up their more natural positions in midfield.
As such, all of the returnees are likely to delight Johnson and Sunderland fans alike, as they could all play a significant part in helping the club to achieve promotion this season.
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