Régis Le Bris has a difficult balancing act on Saturday as Sunderland begin their FA Cup campaign against Everton.
The Black Cats boss has pledged to pick the strongest team possible but admits that he needs to rest some players after what was a punishing festive schedule. Here, we predict what the starting XI and the bench could look like as Sunderland travel to the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time...
9. CAM - Enzo Le Fee
Has been in excellent form for a few weeks now and got his rewards with a goal and an assist in the win over Everton. Will be crucial in this game. | Chris Fryatt
10. LW - Nilson Angulo
Is impressing in training and earned a start at Everton as a result. An injury to Chemsdine Talbi may well mean he keeps his place for this massive game. | Nilson Angulo of Sunderland against Port Vale. Photo by Chris Fryatt.
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11. CF - Brian Brobbey
Has become as one of Sunderland's most important players in recent months and took his chance superbly last week. Will start this one. | AFP via Getty Images
12. Sub - Melker Ellborg
Made a solid start to his Sunderland career but has dropped back to the bench with Roefs fit again. | Getty Images