Sunderland are back in Championship action on Tuesday night when they face Derby County at the Stadium of Light.
The Black Cats are looking to bounce straight back from their defeat to Watford at Vicarage Road. Regis Le Bris has a number of injury concerns to weigh up, and a couple of interesting selection dilemmas. Here’s how we think Sunderland will line up, and what the bench is likely to look like...

17. Sub - Dan Ballard
Back fit after an ankle injury in what is a major boost to Le Bris's squad depth. | Getty Images

18. Sub - Harrison Jones
Jones was called into the squad following Rigg's injury on Saturday and will likely keep his place after Bellingham's suspension. | Chris Fryatt

19. Sub - Nazariy Rusyn
Is struggling to get minutes but seems likely to stay in the squad ahead of Abdoullah Ba given Regis Le Bris's recent selection decisions. | Frank Reid

20. Sub - Blondy Nna Noukeu
Patterson's continued absence means Noukeu is certain to retain his place in the matchday squad. | Frank Reid


