Regis Le Bris has some big calls to make ahead of Sunderland’s visit to Premier League rivals Brentford this weekend as two of his big money signings come into contention for the first time.
The Black Cats got themselves off the mark for new season last Sunday afternoon as a Wilson Isidor goal was enough to seal a narrow home win against Fulham and the Haiti international will hope to push for a start when his side face the Bees on Saturday afternoon. However, there are two additional options for the Sunderland boss to consider as summer signing Dayaan Methalie is now free from a suspension that he carried over from his time with Toulouse and former Lyon star Malick Fofafa is also in contention for a debut after he concluded a dramatic move to Wearside in the final hours of the summer transfer window.
But how could Sunderland line up against Brentford on Saturday afternoon?
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1. GK: Robin Roefs
The Netherlands international is firmly established as the Black Cats number one. | Getty Images
2. RB: Thomas Meunier
The Belgian international will add a touch of class to the Black Cats back four. | Getty Images
3. CB: Dan Ballard
Ballard impressed during his first season in the Premier League and remains a solid presence at the heart of the Sunderland defence. | Getty Images
4. CB: Nordi Mukiele
Mukiele has enjoyed a promising start to his second season on Wearside. | Chris Fryatt