... is sidelined with a long-term injury. Wes Brown and Craig Gardner have both returned to training after picking up knocks.
Meanwhile Tony Pulis will be without former Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh (hamstring) but is otherwise at full strength.
Chamakh is Palace’s top scorer this season, with his six goals in all competitions placing him ahead of Dwight Gayle (4) and Jason Puncheon (3).
Palace’s Mile Jedinak is one of only three outfield players to have featured in every minute of every league game for his side so far this season.
Adam Johnson continues to lead Sunderland’s scoring charts with nine goals ahead of Fabio Borini (6). Phil Bardsley and Emanuele Giaccherini have four goals apiece.
Tickets for Saturday’s game are still available, priced from £25 adults, £19 over-65s and £10 under-16s.
When buying in advance, season card holders can purchase up to two additional tickets for this fixture for just £10 each.