Sunderland AFC news: Southampton team news as Mike Dodds discusses Chris Rigg and injuries

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Sunderland interim boss Mike Dodds spoke to the media ahead of Saturday's match against Southampton.

Sunderland are preparing for their Championship match against Southampton at St Mary's - and interim boss Mike Dodds held his pre-match press conference.

The Black Cats were beaten 1-0 by league leaders Leicester on Tuesday and have now lost their last five matches. Southampton remain fourth in the table after their league game against Preston was postponed on Wednesday, with Russell Martin's side beating Birmingham 4-3 last weekend.

Here's what was said at the Academy of Light as Dodds spoke to the media:

Mike Dodds press conference

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