Dan Neil and Elliott Embleton.Dan Neil and Elliott Embleton.
Dan Neil and Elliott Embleton.

The Sunderland team which could start against Accrington Stanley - with Carl Winchester suspended

Sunderland will be looking to bounce back from Tuesday’s defeat by Lincoln when they travel to Accrington Stanley this weekend – but who will start for the Black Cats?

Head coach Lee Johnson still has multiple injury issues to deal with in his squad, while some members have been sidelined with Covid-19 cases.

Johnson may be able to call upon some players who have been sidelined in recent weeks, yet his options remain limited.

Carl Winchester will also serve a one-match suspension after being sent off against Lincoln.

Here’s the Sunderland side we think could start against Accrington Stanley this weekend:

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Carl Winchester will also serve a one-match suspension after being sent off against Lincoln.