Régis Le Bris has some major decisions to make as Sunderland take on Liverpool in their latest Premier League fixture on Wednesday night.
Here, we predicted what he might go with both from the start and on his bench...
Firmly established as Sunderland's first-choice goalkeeper after an excellent start to the campaign.
1. GK - Robin Roefs
Firmly established as Sunderland's first-choice goalkeeper after an excellent start to the campaign. | Sunderland's Robin Roefs. Photo by Chris Fryatt.
Become a key player for Sunderland both defensively and breaking forward - with his long throw an added bonus. Moved out to the right on Saturday to accommodate Alderete's return and has to be a good chance he stays there tonight.
2. CB - Nordi Mukiele
Become a key player for Sunderland both defensively and breaking forward - with his long throw an added bonus. Moved out to the right on Saturday to accommodate Alderete's return and has to be a good chance he stays there tonight. | Frank Reid
Producing a strong run of performances and his ability in both boxes makes him pretty much a must pick at the moment.
3. CB - Dan Ballard
Producing a strong run of performances and his ability in both boxes makes him pretty much a must pick at the moment. | Getty Images
Unfortunate to be left out the side on Saturday but Le Bris's move to a back four was vindicated by Le Fee's terrific display in central midfield. A switch to a back five has to be a strong possibility for these next two games, which could mean a very quick recall for Geertruida.
4. CB - Lutsharel Geertruida
Unfortunate to be left out the side on Saturday but Le Bris's move to a back four was vindicated by Le Fee's terrific display in central midfield. A switch to a back five has to be a strong possibility for these next two games, which could mean a very quick recall for Geertruida. | Getty Images