Régis Le Bris has some big decisions to make as Sunderland face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
Here’s how we predict the Black Cats will line up, and who might make 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.
With Dan Ballard not yet ready to return and Mukiele impressing against Brentford, little doubt over who plays here.
3. CB - Nordi Mukiele
With Dan Ballard not yet ready to return and Mukiele impressing against Brentford, little doubt over who plays here. | 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