Sunderland are back in action at Selhurst Park next weekend as they look to continue their positive start to the Premier League campaign.
Régis Le Bris has a number of big calls to make for what will be a difficult test at Crystal Palace. Here’s how we think Sunderland might line up, both from the start and from the bench.
Continued a fine start to the season with a penalty save against Brentford. Little doubt about his place in the team.
1. GK - Robin Roefs
Continued a fine start to the season with a penalty save against Brentford. Little doubt about his place in the team. | Getty Images
Made a strong start to the season and though there's now real competition for places with Lutsharel Geertruida arriving, Hume's form and match fitness give him a clear edge for this one.
2. RB - Trai Hume
Made a strong start to the season and though there's now real competition for places with Lutsharel Geertruida arriving, Hume's form and match fitness give him a clear edge for this one. | Photo by Chris Fryatt.
Dan Ballard has a chance of returning from a groin injury for this one and when fully fit will be tough to leave on out recent form. Mukiele's strong start means there's no need to rush him back, however,
3. CB - Nordi Mukiele
Dan Ballard has a chance of returning from a groin injury for this one and when fully fit will be tough to leave on out recent form. Mukiele's strong start means there's no need to rush him back, however, | Nordi Mukiele by Chris Fryatt.
Alderete has settled into Premier League football with real ease and hard to imagine he won't continue for this one.
4. CB - Omar Alderete
Alderete has settled into Premier League football with real ease and hard to imagine he won't continue for this one. | AFP via Getty Images