Régis Le Bris's Sunderland XI to face Brighton predicted amid injury doubts | OneFootball

Sunderland return from the long international break next Saturday to host Brighton at the Stadium of Light, with Régis Le Bris weighing significant selection calls amid injury doubts. Sunderland Echo notes that Brian Brobbey and Dan Ballard picked up knocks on international duty, and there has been no confirmation of their severity.

The schedule offers little respite after a tough start, with Brighton arriving in fine Premier League form. Here is an early view of how the Black Cats could line up.

Goalkeeper, Robin Roefs. He is firmly established as the club's number one and is certain to continue.

Right back, Thomas Meunier. Ballard's availability is unclear and hamstring issues rarely clear so quickly. If he is absent, Le Bris faces a choice, since Nordi Mukiele offers attacking thrust at right back but has also impressed at centre back, while Omar Alderete is not in his best form this season as he builds match fitness after a knee injury, so caution might appeal.

Centre back, Nordi Mukiele. Le Bris prefers him at right back for the extra attacking threat, but his display at centre back against Fulham suggests he might be the best option to replace Ballard if the defender is not available.

Centre back, Kevin Danso. He has started superbly at Sunderland and surely makes the XI regardless of Ballard's fitness.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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