Sunderland face another huge Premier League test on Sunday as their heavy schedule continues with an away game at Bournemouth.
Régis Le Bris has some big selection decisions to make - here’s what we think he might go with both from the start and on his bench...
1. GK - Robin Roefs
Melker Ellborg was not registered for the league phase of this competition due to the homegrown quotes and so Roefs seems certain to continue here. | Getty Images
2. RB - Nordi Mukiele
A big call for Le Bris to make. The defender is excellent at centre back and a strong option there in Dan Ballard's absence, but his performance from the bench in Leiria was a reminder of how much more dangerous the team looks when he plays at right back with the freedom to drive forward. Very hard to ignore in that position. | Sunderland Echo, Chris Fryatt
3. CB - Kevin Danso
Rested in midweek and seems certain to return to the XI here. Will be hoping to recapture the form shown in his early appearances for the club. | Sunderland Echo
4. CB - Omar Alderete
If Le Bris opts to keep Mukiele at right back, that will likely pave the way for Alderete to make his first Premier League start of the season. Has not been at his best since the World Cup and some injury issues and would be a big ask having played 90 on Thursday, but definitely improving and offers some composure in possession. | Sunderland's Omar Alderete. Photo by Chris Fryatt.