Mike Dodds’ Sunderland team will play QPR without Luke O’Nien and Dan Ballard: Predicted XI photo gallery.
Sunderland are preparing for their Championship encounter against QPR at the Stadium of Light. Who will start for Mike Dodds’ side?
The Black Cats suffered a 4-2 loss at Southampton on Saturday, making it their sixth consecutive defeat. Sunderland will be without banned Luke O’Nien, while Dan Ballard is doubtful due to a hamstring injury sustained against St Mary’s.
Here’s how the Black Cats may line up if Ballard is unavailable and leading scorer Jack Clarke is out with an ankle injury:
1. Goalkeeper: Anthony Patterson.
Patterson, although being only 23, is one of Sunderland’s most experienced players. The goalkeeper has started every league game since the Black Cats returned to the Championship.Photo by Frank Reid.
Hume is the only Sunderland outfield player to have started every league game this season. The 21-year-old has played many games at his preferred right-back position, but he could also play on the left side of defense.
The Dutch defender has started Sunderland’s previous four games and is expected to maintain his spot with O’Nien out.Photo: Frank Reid.
4. CB: Leo Hjelde.
Hjelde has played left-back since joining Sunderland, although he prefers centre-back. If Ballard is absent, the 20-year-old will most likely be forced to play centrally.
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