Sunderland prepare for Lech Poznan after Bournemouth setback

Summarised from 2 outlets · 10 reports · Updated 22 Oct, 12:39 · Archive

Sunderland face Lech Poznan in the Europa League on Thursday with multiple players unavailable.

Sunderland face Lech Poznan in Poland on Thursday in their third Europa League match of the campaign. The fixture comes after a defeat to Bournemouth, in which head coach Régis Le Bris gave Ukrainian youngster Timur Tutierov his first Premier League start. Le Bris defended Tutierov's performance after the match.

Sunderland have significant injury issues ahead of the Europa League tie, with thirteen players ruled out and three others in doubt. The club has confirmed plans regarding Brian Brobbey. Pundit Kevin Phillips has expressed concerns about Sunderland's recent downturn in form and its potential impact on their European campaign.

How it is being reported

• The Lech Poznan and Sunderland team and injury news with three doubts and thirteen ruled outSunderland are back in action in the Europa League when they face Lech Poznan in PolandSunderland Echo · 22 Oct, 06:30
• Kevin Phillips outlines Sunderland form 'concerns' and explains potential European impactKevin Phillips has been speaking about Sunderland’s recent downturn in form.Sunderland Echo · 22 Oct, 06:01
• 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 ThursdaySunderland Echo · 21 Oct, 18:46
• 'I won't blame him' – Régis Le Bris defends Sunderland player after Bournemouth defeatSunderland head coach Régis Le Bris has assessed Timur Tutierov's performance after handing the Ukrainian youngster his first Premier League start against BournemouthShields Gazette · 21 Oct, 10:08
• Sunderland director makes Ellis Short and David Moyes point after Bournemouth and delivers Kevin Danso verdictLeo Pearlman has contrasted Sunderland’s current struggles with 2017, praising Kevin Danso’s accountability after BournemouthSunderland Echo · 21 Oct, 07:21
• 'I won't blame him' – Régis Le Bris defends Sunderland player after Bournemouth defeatSunderland head coach Régis Le Bris has assessed Timur Tutierov's performance after handing the Ukrainian youngster his first Premier League start against BournemouthSunderland Echo · 21 Oct, 06:00
• 'When are we going to learn?' - Sunderland legend concerned after Bournemouth defeatSunderland legend Gary Bennett has assessed the Black Cats’ performance in Sunday’s defeat at Bournemouth.Sunderland Echo · 20 Oct, 20:00
• What Sunderland can learn from Leeds United and Daniel Farke as Régis Le Bris searches for answersLeeds backed Daniel Farke through a relegation scare and were rewarded with recovery – offering Sunderland a timely lessonSunderland Echo · 20 Oct, 16:30
• James Copley: My honest verdict on Régis Le Bris as Sunderland hit bottom and pressure mountsRégis Le Bris has taken Sunderland from Championship uncertainty to Europe, but their slump to the bottom demands answersSunderland Echo · 20 Oct, 08:48
• Régis Le Bris sends message to Sunderland dressing room after Bournemouth defeat ahead of crucial weekSunderland have dropped into the Premier League relegation zone after four consecutive defeats in the competitionSunderland Echo · 20 Oct, 07:00

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

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