The eagerly anticipated clash between Sunderland and Leeds has prompted both teams to finalize their starting line-ups. As the match approaches, here are the details you need to know about both squads.
Sunderland vs. Leeds: Official Team Lineups Announced
Sunderland’s Lineup Changes
Sunderland’s manager, Regis Le Bris, has made a single adjustment to his starting eleven. Following a goalless draw against Brighton, centre-back Dan Ballard is sidelined due to an injury. In his place, Dennis Cirkin will make his first league start of the season.
- Sunderland Starting XI:
- Roefs
- Cirkin
- Geertruida
- Brobbey
- Rigg
- Alderete
- Mukiele
- Adingra
- Le Fee
- Hume
- Xhaka
- Substitutes:
- Patterson
- Neil
- Mayenda
- Mundle
- Isidor
- Hjelde
- Harrison Jones
- Jenson Oliver Jones
- Tutierov
Leeds’ Consistent Selection
Leeds United’s head coach, Daniel Farke, has opted to maintain the same lineup that delivered an impressive 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace last week. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is expected to lead the attack, aiming for his sixth consecutive goal. Additionally, Lukas Nmecha returns from injury, making a place on the bench.
- Leeds Starting XI:
- Perii
- Bogle
- Gudmundsson
- Ampadu
- Struijk
- Rodon
- Calvert-Lewin
- Aaronson
- Bijol
- Stach
- Okafor
- Substitutes:
- Darlow
- Piroe
- Nmecha
- Harrison
- Tanaka
- Bornauw
- Justin
- Gnonto
- Gruev
Both teams present formidable lineups as they prepare for this clash. Fans eagerly await the kickoff to see how these strategies unfold on the pitch.
