Régis Le Bris is facing one of his toughest selections of the campaign as Sunderland welcome Burnley to the Stadium of Light on Monday night.
With Granit Xhaka still absent and off the back of a disappointing defeat to West Ham United, the Sunderland head coach has some major decisions to make as the Black Cats look to get straight back to winning ways. Here’s how we think the starting XI and bench might look...
Having a brilliant debut campaign and certain to continue in goal here.
1. GK - Robin Roefs
Having a brilliant debut campaign and certain to continue in goal here. | Chris Fryatt.
Sunderland struggled at West Ham but another assist for Mukiele showed how he is settling into the right back role. Expect him to continue here as a result
2. RB - Nordi Mukiele
Sunderland struggled at West Ham but another assist for Mukiele showed how he is settling into the right back role. Expect him to continue here as a result | Frank Reid
One of Sunderland's better performers on a poor day at West Ham and his importance in both boxes means he's likely to continue here.
3. CB - Dan Ballard
One of Sunderland's better performers on a poor day at West Ham and his importance in both boxes means he's likely to continue here. | Getty Images
Has been a key player this season and will be one of many hoping to bounce back from a tough afternoon at West Ham.
4. CB - Omar Alderete
Has been a key player this season and will be one of many hoping to bounce back from a tough afternoon at West Ham. | Omar Alderete. Photo by Chris Fryatt.