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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17. Sub - Noah Sadiki
Sadiki might well be rested or used as a sub here with Sunday's game in mind. | Sunderland Echo, Chris Fryatt
18. Sub - Enzo Le Fee
Started against AZ Alkmaar but has been used as an impact sub since and that might be the way to go here. | Sunderland Echo, Chris Fryatt
19. Sub - Timur Tutierov
Had an excellent tournament so far and seems certain to get more minutes here whether up front or leading the line. | Getty Images
20. Sub - Chris Rigg
Rigg has started all of the club's European games so far but a recent rise in Premier League involvement might see him drop to the bench for this one. | Getty Images