Sunderland travels to Poland as they face Lech Poznan in their next Europa League encounter on Thursday.
Regis Le Bris’s men will look to make it three wins out of three in their European Journey when they meet the Polish team this time.
Lech Poznan vs Sunderland – Match preview and team news
- Date: Thursday, 22nd October.
- Kick-off: 5:45pm BST.
- Venue: Enea Stadion, Poznań.
Lech Poznan team news
The Polish champions enter this crucial matchday stripped of several vital international players as they aim to resurrect their European campaign.
The biggest blow comes in attack, where in-form Iranian striker Allahyar Sayyadmanesh has been ruled out after sustaining a serious hamstring injury during a recent training session.
The hosts are also missing defender Alex Douglas due to an ankle problem, while Ali Gholizadeh remains a long-term absentee as he rehabilitates from an ACL tear. Further dampening selection options, both Wojciech Mońka—who picked up a knock on matchday two—and João Moutinho are completely unavailable for tonight’s clash.
On a positive note, manager Niels Frederiksen welcomes back experienced midfielder Radosław Murawski, who is eligible to anchor the centre of the pitch after successfully serving his suspension, providing much-needed steel to the starting eleven.
Sunderland team news
Manager Régis Le Bris faces a critical striker shortage ahead of tonight’s European fixture, forcing heavy squad rotation to manage player workloads.
The Black Cats will be without Dutch forward Brian Brobbey, who, despite returning to team training following a hamstring injury, is being protected for the upcoming domestic clash against Leeds United.
Fellow attacker Wilson Isidor also remains sidelined with a minor issue and has not resumed full training. Defensively, Dan Ballard is ruled out alongside Thomas Meunier and Romaine Mundle, who continue their respective recoveries from knee and hamstring complications.
This extensive injury list opens the door for youth prospect Timur Tutierov to spearhead the attack. Additionally, Malick Fofana, Nilson Angulo, and Luke O’Nien are strongly pushing for starting roles, while the fit-again Habib Diarra provides a welcome midfield boost for Le Bris’s depleted side.
Form
Lech Poznan
The Polish outfit is experiencing contrasting fortunes domestically and continentally. In the UEFA Europa League, they sit rock bottom after suffering consecutive crushing 4-0 defeats against Crystal Palace and Bayer Leverkusen. However, Niels Frederiksen’s side is flying high in the Ekstraklasa, occupying second place. They enter this fixture with strong domestic momentum, highlighted by a dominant 4-1 victory over Śląsk Wrocław and an emphatic 6-1 thrashing of Korona Kielce last weekend.
Sunderland
The Black Cats’ form mirrors their opponents’ reverse fortunes, enjoying a perfect start in Europe while struggling heavily in England. Régis Le Bris’s men sit ninth in the Europa League table after winning both opening matches, defeating AZ Alkmaar 1-0 and SCU Torreense 2-1. Conversely, their Premier League form has plummeted; four consecutive losses—including recent 2-0 defeats to Brighton and Bournemouth—have left them anchored in the domestic relegation zone.
Predicted lineups
Lech Poznan: Lis; Pereira, Skrzypczak, Monka, Gurgul; Kozubal, Murawski; Walemark, Rodriguez, Palma; Ishak
Sunderland: Roefs; Hume, Danso, O’Nien, Methalie; Xhaka, Sadiki; Fofana, Rigg, Angulo; Tutierov
How to watch Lech Poznan vs Sunderland?
In the UK, you can watch the Lech Poznań vs Sunderland UEFA Europa League match live on TNT Sports 1.
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