{
  "id": 13339500,
  "title": "Starting XI: Proper Footy’s Back – Is This The Team We’ll Line Up With Today?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/starting-xi-proper-footys-back-is-this-the-team-well-line-up-with",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T05:44:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/starting-xi-proper-footy-back-054454519.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester, England - September 20, 2026 - As the Premier League 2026/27 season gets underway, Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris has announced his starting lineup for the crucial match against Brighton. With a three-week break, the team had time to address key injuries, and the impact on the squad is evident. Here's the lineup I believe we'll see:\n\nGoalkeeper: Robin Roefs, despite a poor recent league form, is expected to start the match. The manager sets high standards for himself and wants to kickstart his season with a solid display.\n\nDefenders: Nordi Mukiele and Kevin Danso will form the central defensive pairing, with Omar Alderete potentially coming in to partner Kevin Danso at the back after picking up an injury. Ballard's injury has opened up the left-back position, with Dayann Methalie likely to keep his place after a strong debut against Manchester City. The only potential curveball is Reinildo's absence, but Methalie's attacking instincts could be valuable.\n\nMidfield: The tip of the midfield spear will be Thomas Meunier on the right, while Enzo Le Fee, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, and Nilson Angulo will provide support. The wide positions hold some intrigue, but Meunier is expected to start on the right. Angulo is a consistent performer and is expected to start, with Fofana's presence pushing him to maintain his form.\n\nStriker: Wilson Isidor, who has been impressive for Haiti recently, will step up to fill the boots of the injured Brobbey. This is a significant opportunity for him to showcase his skills.",
  "summary": "We’re predicting two changes to the team that played against Manchester City.",
  "key_points": [
    "Robin Roefs to start as Sunderland goalkeeper",
    "Mukiele and Danso form central defensive pairing",
    "Isidor set to replace injured Brobbey as Sunderland striker"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}