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...
17. Sub - Malick Fofana
Talbi's impressive display against Chelsea means Fofana will likely be a sub here and start in the Europa League the following Thursday. | Sunderland Echo, Chris Fryatt
18. Sub - Nilson Angulo
Might be considered for a start off the right flank but more than likely to be used as an impact sub. | Sunderland Echo Chris Fryatt
19. Sub - Timur Tutierov
Making huge strides this season and likely to be on the bench here regardless of Brobbey's injury status. | Getty Images
20. Sub - Jocelin Ta Bi
If Xhaka and Brobbey are absent, then Ta Bi could come back into the matchday squad. | Chris Fryatt