Sunderland are expected to make five changes for Lech Poznań Vs Sunderland, with Le Bris set to reshape the side that won on Thursday. The selection call is being made with Sunday at the Stadium of Light already in the picture, and that means the team for Poznan is likely to look different again.
Roefs is set to come in after being described as a bright spark on a difficult afternoon last weekend, while Danso is unavailable for Sunday and is expected to play against Lech Poznan. Luke O’Nien looks the likeliest defensive partner for him, with Hume and Methalie expected to start at full back and Xhaka kept on the bench again today.
Jules Ahoka is treated as a certainty after his display last Thursday, and Le Fee could also come into the starting line up. Rigg was poor on Sunday, so there is room for movement in the middle, especially with Sadiki’s minutes needing to be managed. Habib Diarra is expected to get an hour from the start as he builds back to fitness, a careful use of time rather than a full-tilt recall.
The sharper problem is up front. Brobbey and Isidor will not make it, which leaves Sunderland without the central striking options they would normally prefer. That pushes the decision toward Tutierov, Trey Ogunsuyi, or a midfielder out of position, and Ogunsuyi could get the nod if Le Bris wants a natural striker rather than a patchwork solution.
Angulo and Fofana are expected to start on the wings, so the shape around the front line is becoming clearer even if the centre of it is not. Sunderland have enough pieces to build a side for Poznan, but the confirmed XI is still the real test of how much Thursday matters and how much Sunday has changed the thinking.
