Pierre Ekwah playing for Sunderland.Pierre Ekwah playing for Sunderland.
Pierre Ekwah playing for Sunderland.

The predicted Sunderland team to face Ipswich Town as Lee Johnson's side look to build on Plymouth Argyle win

Sunderland will be hoping to record their third consecutive win in League One when they face Ipswich Town this weekend – but who will start for the Black Cats?

Lee Johnson’s side beat Plymouth 2-1 last time out, courtesy of goals from Dan Neil and Nathan Broadhead, but still have some injury concerns ahead of the trip to Portman Road.

Dennis Cirkin, Denver Hume and Corry Evans have all returned to training, yet the weekend’s game may come too soon for the trio.

Sunderland are also assessing Lynden Gooch, who was forced off against Plymouth with a groin problem.

The Black Cats have changed formation in recent weeks to cope with their injury setbacks, with several players adapting to different positions.

Here’s the side we think could start against Ipswich:

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