Régis Le Bris is weighing up some major selection dilemmas as Sunderland prepare to face Nottingham Forest at the Stadium of Light tonight.
The Black Cats look set to have the same squad as they did at Aston Villa last Sunday, but Le Bris has strong options on his bench should he wish to reshuffle. Here’s what we think he might go with as Sunderland look to give their hopes of a top-half finish and a potential European place a big boost...
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