Régis Le Bris has some huge decisions to make as Sunderland look to bounce back from their FA Cup defeat to Port Vale against Brighton on Saturday.
While his squad will be bolstered by the return of some key players for Brighton’s visit, he is still having to manage some significant absentees and has some major dilemmas as a result. Here’s what we think he might go with at the Stadium of Light, both with his starting XI and his bench...
17. Sub - Dennis Cirkin
Will likely keep his place in the squad with Le Bris needing additional defensive cover in Ballard's absence. | AFP via Getty Images
18. Sub -Jocelin Ta Bi
The winger has been preferred to Bertrand Traore for the last fortnight. | Getty Images
19. Sub - Bertrand Traore
The winger will likely return to the squad for the first time since the Leeds win given Talbi's injury, and could make his last appearance for the club with his contract currently set to expire this summer | Steve Welsh/PA Wire
20. Sub - Harrison Jones
If Alderete is ruled out then Jones will likely return to the matchday squad | Getty Images