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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5. LB: Reinildo Mandava
The left-back has established himself as something of a cult hero at the Stadium of Light. | Chris Fryatt, Sunderland Echo
6. CM: Noah Sadiki
Sadiki has established himself in the heart of the Black Cats side and will hope to continue strengthening his partnership with Granit Xhaka. | Getty Images
7. CM: Granit Xhaka
Arguably one of Sunderland's most important signings for a long time, the influential Xhaka will be key once again this season. | PA
8. CM: Enzo Le Fee
The French star will hope to add a spark of magic against the Bees. | Getty Images