Régis Le Bris has some big calls to make as Sunderland look to bounce back from that defeat against Coventry City tonight.
The Black Cats boss will be without a number of key players due to injury, with Habib Diarra the latest player to be sidelined with a fresh hamstring injury that is likely to keep him out for six weeks. That has meant, however, that Sunderland have been able to bring Chemsdine Talbi into their Europa League squad.
Here’s our best guess as to the XI he’ll pick tonight, and who will be on the bench...
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2. GK - Robin Roefs
Roefs had an excellent game in Poznan last time out and will hope to build on that here. Melker Ellborg isn't registered for this competition so little doubt Roefs continues here. | Getty Images
3. RB - Thomas Meunier
Has come off the bench after a hamstring injury in the last two games and looks likely to come into the XI to face Chelsea on Sunday. So the question is does RLB think an hour from the start or half hour from the bench is the best preparation for that game? You'd think he could bring some experience to an XI that needs it at the moment. | Getty Images
4. CB - Kevin Danso
Omar Alderete's suspension on Sunday will bring Danso back into contention for Premier League minutes. But with Nordi Mukiele still out, there's a good chance he'll start here. | Sunderland Echo