Régis Le Bris has some major decisions to make as Sunderland continue their Premier League campaign at West Ham United on Saturday lunchtime.
Here we predict his starting XI and what his bench might look like as the head coach weighs up some significant dilemmas...
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