Régis Le Bris names strong Sunderland XI as Roefs starts against Wrexham | OneFootball

Robin Roefs makes his first pre-season appearance for Sunderland, starting as Régis Le Bris names a strong XI to face Wrexham and conclude the United States tour.

Noah Sadiki and Habib Diarra also start, the pair having returned in the second half against Leeds United earlier this week and expected to step up to at least 45 minutes. Sunderland Echo understands that Enzo Le Fee has a slight knock and is not being risked, while Wilson Isidor has flown home for a personal matter.

Le Bris was hopeful Isidor would rejoin training on Wearside next week. Starting XI: Roefs, Mukiele, Ballard, O'Nien, Reinildo, Diarra, Rigg, Sadiki, Hume, Mundle, Brobbey.

A predicted change XI for half-time or from 60 minutes includes Ellborg, Jenson Jones, Seelt, Hjelde, Lightfoot, Browne, Proctor, Jaydon Jones, Adingra, Angulo, Tutierov or Ogunsuyi.

Le Bris was pleased with pre-season progress but cautioned that a heavy training load could affect this final friendly. He felt last season built a strong culture, initially centred on defensive shape, counters and set pieces, and that balance grew over time. He expects absent World Cup players to gain minutes as they return, and suggested the group might be a little tired, with the tank not quite full.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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