Sunderland handed fitness boost ahead of Charlton Athletic - but Chris Maguire remains a doubt
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The attacking midfielder was withdrawn during the win over Peterborough United after sustaining an impact injury and Parkinson admits he will be touch-and-go for the trip to the Valley.
But captain Max Power will return to the fold after missing the weekend triumph, while Lynden Gooch returned to training on Thursday after a minor groin injury.
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Hide AdMaguire’s injury isn’t thought to be a serious one, and he could return to training next week if he isn’t deemed fit for the trip to London.
“Max Power has trained this week,” said Parkinson.
“Lynden had a slight problem with his groin this week but has joined in today.
"Chris Maguire obviously came off last week but he’s very close as well.”
"He [Maguire] is a doubt,” added Parkinson.
"But if he doesn’t make this week, he’ll certainly be back in training Monday or Tuesday next week.”
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Hide AdIf Maguire is not passed fit, Parkinson will have to reshuffle his pack having handed the Scot a start in each of the Black Cats’ three League One outings thus far.
And the Sunderland boss knows his impetus in the final third could be missed.
"He had a decent start to the season,” said Parkinson of Maguire.
"I felt he was a bit disappointing at the start of the last game, and I had a chat with him about that.
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Hide Ad"But Chrissy has craft and end product, which ultimately decides football games.”
George Dobson will miss the trip to The Valley through suspension.