Régis Le Bris’s Sunderland predicted XI to face Fulham, with calls at right-back and centre-half

Sunderland host Fulham on Sunday afternoon in their first Premier League home match, with Régis Le Bris weighing potential tweaks after a frustrating opening result at Ipswich.

According to Sunderland Echo, the head coach will not overreact to one game but is considering adjustments to his XI and bench. The prediction keeps Robin Roefs in goal after his new contract earlier this week, and he will hope for a first clean sheet of the campaign.

At right-back, the selection leans towards Nordi Mukiele if he is deemed ready. Thomas Meunier impressed on a tough debut at Ipswich, so it would be harsh for him to drop out.

Dan Ballard is expected to continue at centre-back despite a below-par display last week, having been a key pillar since Le Bris arrived.

Omar Alderete is rebuilding match fitness after a knee injury, making it a tight call after he and Luke O’Nien struggled on the opening day. A mainstay last season, Alderete could return to the XI.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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