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Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb: lineups

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Sunderland 9 · 7 points
Dinamo Zagreb 18 · 4 points

Predicted lineups Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb

Sunderland 4-2-3-1
22 Roefs
6 Methalie
13 O'Nien
4 Danso
20 Mukiele
29 Ahoka
34 Xhaka
10 Angulo
19 Diarra
39 Fofana
57 Tuterov

Predicted lineup for Sunderland: Roefs, Methalie, O'Nien, Danso, Mukiele, Ahoka, Xhaka, Angulo, Diarra, Fofana, Tuterov

Dinamo Zagreb 4-1-4-1
24 Kotarski
22 Vinlöf
15 Galešić
36 Domínguez
25 Valinčić
27 Mišić
99 Oršić
17 Ivanušec
10 Stojković
7 Rodríguez
9 Beljo

Predicted lineup for Dinamo Zagreb: Kotarski, Vinlöf, Galešić, Domínguez, Valinčić, Mišić, Oršić, Ivanušec, Stojković, Rodríguez, Beljo

Sunderland

The Black Cats will be without Nordi Mukiele for Thursday's visit of Dinamo Zagreb because the defender is following concussion protocols; he should be available again for the trip to Chelsea that follows. Mukiele has shared right-back duties with Trai Hume in recent weeks, and Hume looks the man to fill in this time.

Habib Diarra is also unavailable after suffering a muscle injury in training earlier in the week. Dayann Methalie is expected to start at left-back ahead of Reinildo, while Nilson Angulo should continue on the left of the attack after starting four of the last five matches and being withdrawn in each of them.

Dinamo Zagreb

Jerko Leko takes interim charge of Dinamo Zagreb for Thursday's trip to Sunderland, with Mario Kovačević having left the club by mutual consent earlier this week. Dinamo head into the match after a 2-4 home defeat to NEC.

Scott McKenna has been ruled out through injury, and Stjepan Radeljić, who missed the last match, remains doubtful. Dion Beljo is expected to continue up front after five goals in his last five starts, with Luka Stojković likely to keep his place behind him.

Injuries and suspensions

Sunderland

  • Nordi Mukiele Concussion Doubtful
  • Alan Browne Not in the squad Unavailable
  • Chemsdine Talbi Not in the squad Unavailable
  • Daniel Ballard Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Habib Diarra Muscle injury Unavailable
  • J. Angulo Not in the squad Unavailable
  • Djiamgone Bi Not in the squad Unavailable
  • Melker Ellborg Not in the squad Unavailable
  • Romaine Mundle Knee injury Unavailable

Dinamo Zagreb

  • Stjepan Radeljić Not registered Doubtful
  • Fran Topić Not in the squad Unavailable
  • Ivan Nevistić Not in the squad Unavailable
  • Noah Nsoki Not in the squad Unavailable
  • Paul Bismarck Tabinas Not in the squad Unavailable
  • Robert Mudražija Not in the squad Unavailable
  • Scott McKenna Not registered Unavailable

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

Sunderland

  1. Enzo Le Fée 3 goals 1 assists
  2. Brian Brobbey 3 goals 0 assists
  3. Nilson Angulo 1 goals 2 assists
  4. Noah Sadiki 1 goals 0 assists
  5. Wilson Isidor 1 goals 0 assists

Dinamo Zagreb

  1. Dion Beljo 3 goals 0 assists
  2. Olof Matteo Perez Vinlöf 0 goals 1 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Sunderland

Player Starts Min. Form
Robin Roefs 5/5 450 mixed
Luke O'Nien 4/5 391 solid
Noah Sadiki 4/5 372 solid
Granit Xhaka 4/5 365 solid
Trai Hume 4/5 341 mixed
Christopher Rigg 4/5 329 mixed
Enzo Le Fée 3/5 318 solid
Reinildo 3/5 306 mixed

Dinamo Zagreb

Player Starts Min. Form
Dominik Kotarski 5/5 450 strong
Josip Mišić 5/5 434 solid
Dion Beljo 5/5 427 excellent
Niko Galešić 5/5 378 solid
Luka Stojković 5/5 375 solid
Sergi Domínguez 4/4 360 strong
Arbër Hoxha 4/4 321 mixed
Olof Matteo Perez Vinlöf 3/4 271 solid

Frequently asked questions

Who is the referee for Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb?

The referee for Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb is Andrea Colombo.

When will the lineup for Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for Sunderland against Dinamo Zagreb?

Sunderland are without Nordi Mukiele (concussion), Alan Browne (not in the squad), Chemsdine Talbi (not in the squad), Daniel Ballard (muscle injury), Habib Diarra (muscle injury) and J. Angulo (not in the squad). The full list is above, with the injuries and suspensions.

Who is unavailable for Dinamo Zagreb against Sunderland?

Dinamo Zagreb are without Stjepan Radeljić (not registered), Fran Topić (not in the squad), Ivan Nevistić (not in the squad), Noah Nsoki (not in the squad), Paul Bismarck Tabinas (not in the squad) and Robert Mudražija (not in the squad). The full list is above, with the injuries and suspensions.

What formation do Sunderland play?

Sunderland have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Le Bris.

What formation do Dinamo Zagreb play?

Dinamo Zagreb have used a 4-1-4-1 in 4 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-1-4-1.

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