Sunderland fans can't believe Lee Johnson has made this selection decision against Hull City

Lee Johnson has named his starting XI to face Hull City this evening.
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And there is Aiden McGeady who misses out due to swelling on his foot.

Sunderland are looking to bounce back from a disappointing defeat against Blackpool over the weekend, which further dented Sunderland’s automatic promotion hopes.

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The result against the Tangerines followed losses against Charlton Athletic and Wigan Athletic.

Can Sunderland bounce back to winning ways against league-leaders Hull City tonight?

Here’s how you reacted on Twitter to Johnson’s team to face the Tigers at the KCOM Stadium:

@eviecooperxo: “how does Scowen start but not Maguire :("

@RyanC2408: “WHY JOSH SCOWEN.”

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson has named his starting XI to face Hull City this evening.Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson has named his starting XI to face Hull City this evening.
Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson has named his starting XI to face Hull City this evening.

@alfie20football: “Back to the good team that was working. Good news I think we can win today.”

@bamgboyeolu: “Why Scowen”

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@cycleyarm: “Quite what Maguire needs to do to get a start is beyond me.”

@JonnyLavery99: “I never minded him but Denver Hume must be absolutely lifting to not get in ahead of Mcfadzean.”

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