'Starting to think he’s clueless...' - Sunderland fans can't believe team selection decision by Lee Johnson

Lee Johnson has named his starting XI to face Blackpool.
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Sunderland are looking for a return to winning ways after a draw 3-3 draw with Accrington Stanley which left the Black Cats without a win in six games.

Indeed, Lee Johnson s men haven’t won since the Good Friday clash against Oxford United.

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But can Sunderland return to form before the play-offs begin?

One name that hasn’t made it onto the team sheet is that of Dion Sanderson after it was confirmed the defender would miss the next six weeks following an injury.

Here’s how you reacted on Twitter to Johnson’s team to face the Blackpool at the Stadium of Light:

@KINGMAGUIRE1: “How's Jones on the bench?”

@elIiottsafc: “Starting to think he’s clueless him like"

Sunderland head coach Lee JohnsonSunderland head coach Lee Johnson
Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson

@Joecsmith11: “Why are Jones and Maguire both on the bench again #safc”

@BruceMcLachlan: “In what world do you not start Jones.”

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@bamgboyeolu: “It’s beyond me how’s Jones and Maguire is on the bench #SAFC”

@lord_barrold: “Come on lads, back to winning ways please and cut out the comedy defending! Need to finish the season strongly #SAFC #HawayTheDays #KTF.”

@Parkersafc: “Struggling to get my head around what Johnson is thinking with that. #safc.”

@callumr2004: “Before you complain about the lineup cause there will be people complaining, let’s back the lads HWTL KTF.”

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@RyanC2408: “Lee didn’t watch the game on Saturday clearly.”

@EthanOsafc: “Diamond class when he came on. Should be starting other than that good team.”

@markbol1972: “Think the pressure has gotten to Johnson now. Leaving better players on the bench and still putting O’Nein in defence is just nonsense.

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