Sunderland are preparing for their Championship match against QPR at the Stadium of Light - but who will start for Mike Dodds’ side?
The Black Cats were beaten 4-2 by Southampton on Saturday and have now lost their last six matches. Sunderland will also be without Luke O’Nien, who is suspended, while Jenson Seelt has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury, joining the likes of Jack Clarke and Patrick Roberts on the club’s injury list.
Here’s how the Black Cats could line up against QPR this weekend:
9. CAM: Adil Aouchiche
Aouchiche has made a positive impact off the bench in Sunderland’s last two matches and could be recalled to the starting XI. The Frenchman hasn’t started a game since the end of December. Photo: Frank Reid
10. LW: Romaine Mundle
The winger scored his first Sunderland goal against Southampton last weekend and can play on either flank. Photo: Frank Reid
11. ST: Jobe Bellingham
Dodds deployed Bellingham as a central striker during his first spell as interim boss in December and may opt to do so again. Photo: Frank Reid