Sunderland’s strongest XI by average ratings revealed | OneFootball

According to WhoScored, Sunderland’s strongest starting XI this season is based on average match ratings. Regis Le Bris has most often used a 4-2-3-1, featuring in 19 of 36 Premier League games.

Sunderland have enjoyed an overwhelmingly positive campaign, returning to the top flight with standout wins over Chelsea, Bournemouth and Newcastle United. Promotion came via last season’s Championship play-off final against Sheffield United, and a productive summer window set the tone.

The XI reads as follows. Goalkeeper Robin Roefs 6.7, with a back four of Nordi Mukiele 7.0, Dan Ballard 6.9, Omar Alderete 6.8 and Reinildo Mandava 6.7.

In midfield, Granit Xhaka 6.9 partners Noah Sadiki 6.6. The three behind the striker are Chris Rigg 6.3, Enzo Le Fee 6.8 and Chemsdine Talbi 6.4, with Brian Brobbey 6.3 leading the line.

Summer arrivals Xhaka, Roefs, Alderete and Brobbey are all included after impressing across the campaign. The selection reflects the impact of Le Bris’s new-look squad during an impressive Premier League return.

Source: Sunderland Echo