Sunderland face Wolves with fans eyeing openings
Sunderland seek a response at Wolves after a 5-0 loss to Nottingham Forest. Wolves are relegated but beat Aston Villa and Liverpool at Molineux and drew 2-2 with Arsenal. Le Bris urges a fast start to keep an outside chance of Europe alive.
Wolves could miss Johnstone and Gonzalez, with Krejci a doubt. Mosquera returns in a back three. Joao Gomes and Andre set to start, with Mane and Rodrigo Gomes behind Armstrong. Sa expected in goal.
Le Bris may recall Reinildo after the 5-0 Forest loss, with Roefs kept in goal. Xhaka, Sadiki and Diarra to anchor midfield, Le Fee wide, Brobbey vying with Isidor up front. Mundle out, Ta Bi, Traore, Angulo close.
Wolves fans cite mismanagement and sales behind relegation, praise Andre and Joao Gomes, and admit defensive frailty. Expect a 5-2-3, lapses in concentration, and one prediction is 3-0 to Sunderland.
Sunderland beat Lazio 3-1 at Roker Park in the Anglo-Italian Cup, with goals from Bobby Kerr, Denis Tueart and a Papadopulo own goal. A 2-2 v Fiorentina followed before defeats in Italy ended their run.
