Sunderland predicted XI vs Newcastle – Summer signing returns from injury in two changes
Sunderland could revert to a back four for their clash with Newcastle on Sunday.
Sunderland’s clash with Newcastle is just days away, with the Stadium of Light set to host the first Wear-Tyne derby in the league since 2016.
The Black Cats haven’t lost against their North East counterparts in the Premier League since 2011, and they will be looking to extend that record this weekend.
In order to achieve that, Regis Le Bris could make two changes to the side that were outclassed by Man City last time out.
Trai Hume misses out as summer signing returns
Robin Roefs is comfortably the best keeper in the North East, and he will be looking to back up that argument against the Magpies on Sunday.
One change could occur in front of him, with Reinildo returning from injury to feature at left-back, with Nordi Mukiele starting on the opposite side.
Dan Ballard had a day to forget last time Sunderland faced Newcastle, but he will be given a chance to prove his worth alongside Omar Alderete.
Having Granit Xhaka and Noah Sadiki available is a big boost for the Black Cats, and that duo could feature alongside Enzo Le Fee to form a triangle in the middle
Le Fee has been Sunderland’s unsung hero this season, and will be looking to add to his goal tally against Newcastle.
Bertrand Traore to start for Sunderland
Sunderland utilised a back five against Man City, to little effect, and Le Bris is likely to revert to a back four this weekend.
That could see Lutsharel Geertruida miss out, with Bertrand Traore reinstalled to the starting 11 in his place.
Chemsdine Talbi has the ability to be a match-winner, and he could start on the opposite flank, with Wilson Isidor leading the line.
Isidor has been out of sorts lately, but if there was ever a game to get back to scoring goals, this is the one.
Brian Brobbey will no doubt have an impact in the game, but this seems more likely to come from the bench on this occasion.
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