Chris Rigg starts in two changes – Sunderland predicted XI vs Fulham
Regis Le Bris could make two changes to his Sunderland XI when they face Fulham this Saturday.
Sunderland secured a point in a 2-2 draw against Arsenal before the international break, but they are back on the road this weekend.
A trip to Fulham is up next for the Black Cats, with Sunderland out to extend their impressive London-based streak at their expense.
In order to achieve that, Le Bris could make two changes to his starting 11, including a formation tweak that would see the return of Rigg in midfield.
Reinildo whereabouts unkown ahead of Fulham clash
The majority of the backline picks itself for Sunderland, with Robin Roefs, Trai Hume, Nordi Mukiele and Dan Ballard all nailed on to start.
Ballard missed Northern Ireland’s 1-0 win over Luxembourg through suspension, while Hume wasn’t risked, leaving Sunderland concern-free in regard to fitness issues.
However, after reports claiming Reinildo sustained an injury emerged over the weekend, Hume could be deployed at left full-back, with Lutsharel Geertruida at right-back, which is where he featured for the Netherlands on international duty.
Sunderland have used a back five recently, but a switch to a back four at Craven Cottage could see an extra body in midfield, with Rigg returning to partner Granit Xhaka and Noah Sadiki.
Sadiki earned rave reviews for DR Congo over the break, while Xhaka continued his fine campaign with another goal for Switzerland.
Chemsdine Talbi returns for Sunderland
Chemsdine Talbi scored the winner away to Chelsea a few weeks ago, but hasn’t been afforded a start, with Saturday’s clash against Fulham potentially set to change that.
He could replace Bertrand Traore on the right flank, with Enzo Le Fee once again starting on the opposite side.
Simon Adingra was utilised as a sub last time out, meaning he could be back in contention.
Leading the line is likely to be Wilson Isidor, though after Brian Brobbey’s late goal against Arsenal, there is a chance that the Dutchman could be handed his first start in Sunderland colours.
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