Régis Le Bris is facing one of his toughest selections of the campaign as Sunderland welcome Burnley to the Stadium of Light on Monday night.
With Granit Xhaka still absent and off the back of a disappointing defeat to West Ham United, the Sunderland head coach has some major decisions to make as the Black Cats look to get straight back to winning ways. Here’s how we think the starting XI and bench might look...
17. Sub - Dennis Cirkin
Will likely keep his place in the squad with Le Bris needing additional defensive cover in Ballard's absence. | AFP via Getty Images
18. Sub -Jocelin Ta Bi
The winger has been preferred to Bertrand Traore for the last fortnight. | Getty Images
19. Sub - Bertrand Traore
The winger will likely return to the squad for the first time since the Leeds win given Talbi's injury, and could make his last appearance for the club with his contract currently set to expire this summer | Steve Welsh/PA Wire
20. Sub - Harrison Jones
If Alderete is ruled out then Jones will likely return to the matchday squad | Getty Images