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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21. Sub - Brian Brobbey
Sunderland won't take any risks with such a key player after a recent hamstring injury but he's likely to be in the squad. | Martin Rickett/PA Wire
22. Sub - Tom Proctor
Trained with the seniors on Wednesday and likely to be in the squad again. | Chris Fryatt, Echo
23. Sub - Jenson Jones
Youngster regularly trains with the seniors and offers cover across the back four. | Chris Fryatt, Echo
24. Sub - Trey Ogunsuyi
The youngster might well be included on the bench as additional cover up front here. | Chris Fryatt, Echo