Sunderland prepares lineup for final pre-season friendly against Ipswich
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 5:12 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Sunderland AFC is set to face Ipswich Town in their last pre-season friendly today. Coach Regis Le Bris has highlighted the need for strong performances as the team finalizes its roster before the Premier League kick-off. Key players uncertain for today's match include Nordi, Alderete, and Dan Ballard due to injuries. Sunderland is expected to field Robin Roefs in goal and a defense featuring Thomas Meunier, Jenson Seelt, Luke O’Nien, and Reinildo. The midfield could see Trai Hume, Enzo Le Fee, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, and Chemsdine Talbi, with Brian Brobbey leading the attack.
- •Sunderland faces Ipswich Town today in a pre-season friendly.
- •Injuries to key defenders raise concerns for the starting lineup.
- •Coach Regis Le Bris emphasizes the importance of performance before season start.
- •Robin Roefs is expected to start in goal for Sunderland.
- •Brian Brobbey leads the attack as Sunderland finalizes its lineup.
- 5:12 AMYahoo Sports — Starting XI: We Predict Our Line Up For Our Final Pre-Season Friendly
"Things start to get real now, as the countdown to Ipswich begins!
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