That’s after the Wearsiders lost their last two league games 6-0 away to Bolton Wanderers and 2-1 at home to Doncaster Rovers.
The club remains on the hunt for a new head coach following the sacking of Lee Johnson last week.
But which team should interim manager Mike Dodds pick against Cheltenham Town?
Here, we take a look:
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But which team should interim manager Mike Dodds pick against Cheltenham Town?
5. CB: Danny Batth
The defender was a January arrival from Stoke City. Photo: FRANK REID 2022
6. CM: Dan Neil
Probably Sunderland's best midfielder when firing on all cylinders, Photo: COPYRIGHT (C) FRANK REID 20187
7. RW: Patrick Roberts
Sunderland need a spark on the pitch at the moment - could playing Patrick Roberts provide that? Photo: FRANK REID PHOTOGRAPHER 2022
8. CM: Jay Matete
The midfielder came on late against Doncaster Rovers and could be set to start against Cheltenham Town. Photo: Martin Swinney