Sunderland prepare for Europa League trip to Lech Poznan

Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 22 Oct, 10:33 · Archive

Sunderland play Lech Poznan in their third Europa League match on Thursday evening.

Sunderland return to Europa League action on Thursday evening to face Lech Poznan. This is the club's third match in the competition. Manager Régis Le Bris is preparing his squad for the away trip to Poland, with decisions to make over team selection and tactics for the fixture.

Le Bris has issued a team news update ahead of the match. The Shields Gazette reports that he has confirmed plans regarding forward Brian Brobbey. Former Sunderland striker Kevin Phillips has recently spoken in support of Le Bris, describing him as 'brilliant' amid discussion of the club's recent form.

How it is being reported

• Sunderland 'short' in key area ahead of Lech Poznan and Leeds United testsA former Sunderland star has assessed the attacking options within the Black Cats squad.Sunderland Echo · 22 Oct, 11:30
• Kevin Phillips throws support behind 'brilliant' Regis Le Bris amid recent Sunderland form dipKevin Phillips has been speaking about Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris.Sunderland Echo · 22 Oct, 09:00
• Five changes: Régis Le Bris's Sunderland XI and bench to face Lech Poznan predictedSunderland return to Europa League action when they face Lech Poznan on Thursday eveningSunderland Echo · 22 Oct, 08:00
• Phil Smith's tour diary: Régis Le Bris has tricky Sunderland balance to strike in PolandSunderland are back in Europa League action when they face Lech Poznan on Thursday eveningSunderland Echo · 22 Oct, 07:30
• Régis Le Bris issues Sunderland team news update and confirms Brian Brobbey planSunderland play their third game of their Europa League campaign against Lech Poznan on ThursdayShields Gazette · 21 Oct, 18:46

In this story: Sunderland · Lech Poznan · Régis Le Bris · Brian Brobbey · Kevin Phillips · Poland

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