Régis Le Bris has some major decisions to make as Sunderland face Roberto De Zerbi’s Spurs at the Stadium of Light on Sunday afternoon (2pm kick off).
Much will depend on how much the injury situation at the club has improved, with the Sunderland head coach set to issue an update at his pre-match press conference on Friday afternoon. Here, we take an early look at what the starting XI and bench could look like as Sunderland look to start the final stretch of the campaign with three crucial points...
9. CAM - Enzo Le Fee
Has been in excellent form for a few weeks now and got his rewards with a goal and an assist in the win over Everton. Will be crucial in this game. | Chris Fryatt
10. LW - Nilson Angulo
Is impressing in training and earned a start at Everton as a result. An injury to Chemsdine Talbi may well mean he keeps his place for this massive game. | Nilson Angulo of Sunderland against Port Vale. Photo by Chris Fryatt.
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11. CF - Brian Brobbey
Has become as one of Sunderland's most important players in recent months and took his chance superbly last week. Will start this one. | AFP via Getty Images
12. Sub - Melker Ellborg
Made a solid start to his Sunderland career but has dropped back to the bench with Roefs fit again. | Getty Images