RLB's strongest Sunderland starting XI, according to the stats experts

According to Sunderland Echo, updated WhoScored average ratings outline Regis Le Bris’s strongest Sunderland starting XI for the current campaign.

After steering the Black Cats to seventh in an outstanding Premier League return last season, the former Lorient head coach has launched their first ever Europa League campaign. It began with a hard-earned home win over AZ Alkmaar last week.

Balancing the league phase with Premier League duties and bids to progress in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup will test the squad. Rotation is essential, and Le Bris has already trusted options across the group during the opening month. The Premier League will take priority, and making a mark in their first European campaign since 1973 can aid development on and off the pitch.

Some may rank the Carabao Cup lower, but Le Bris treated it seriously as Malick Fofana, Paraguay international Omar Alderete and stalwart Luke O’Nien featured in a 1-0 home win against Hull City.

The XI comprises goalkeeper Robin Roefs 6.15, right-back Thomas Meunier 6.61, centre-backs Dan Ballard 6.94 and Nordi Mukiele 7.12, and left-back Reinildo Mandava 6.44. In midfield and attack, Granit Xhaka 7.03 and Noah Sadiki 6.44, attacking midfielder Enzo Le Fee 6.87, right wing Trai Hume 6.70, left wing Nilson Angulo 6.51, and striker Brian Brobbey 6.91.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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