Sunderland are preparing for their Championship match against Bristol City - but who will start for Mike Dodds’ side?
The Black Cats were thumped 5-1 by Blackburn on Monday and have lost seven of their last nine matches. Bristol City, meanwhile, have won their last two games against Leicester and Plymouth to move two points above Sunderland in the Championship table.
Here’s our predicted Sunderland XI to face the Robins at the Stadium of Light:
9. CAM: Bradley Dack
Dack came off the bench against Blackburn, with his header leading to Rigg’s goal. The 30-year-old could be handed his first start since Boxing Day. Photo: Frank Reid
10. LW: Jack Clarke
Sunderland’s top scorer has returned to training following an ankle injury and came off the bench against Blackburn. Black Cats supporters will hope the 23-year-old can quickly rediscover his best form. Photo: Frank Reid
11. ST: Jobe Bellingham
While he struggled to make an impact up front against Blackburn, Bellingham has been Sunderland’s most effective striker option this season. Photo: Frank Reid