Régis Le Bris will have some big calls to make when Sunderland return to action at Villa Park next weekend.
The Sunderland head coach has some significant injury concerns, and is set to offer an update at his press conference next week ahead of the game. Here’s our early look at some of his key dilemmas and a prediction as to how he might go...
9. RM - Trai Hume
Rigg will be a contender for this position but after a strong team performance against Chelsea, you'd have to think Le Bris will favour as much continuity as possible. | Getty Images
10. LW - Chemsdine Talbi
Talbi made a positive return to the starting XI against Chelsea and Le Bris will surely look to give him a run now, particularly given he's on Wearside training over this break. | Sunderland Echo Chris Fryatt
11. ST - Wilson Isidor
Sunderland fans are anxiously waiting for news on Brian Brobbey, who withdrew from the Netherlands squad at the start of the break. Hopefully he will be fit to start but if not, Isidor will likely get a big chance at a ground where he scored last season.
12. Sub - Melker Ellborg
Ellborg will continue in the matchday squad. | AFP via Getty Images