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Kevin Danso and 14% lightweight axed: Three Sunderland players who should be omitted vs Lech Poznan

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Regis Le Bris will be under pressure to make significant changes as Sunderland prepare to face Lech Poznan in the Europa League.

The Black Cats are fresh off their frustrating 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday, 18 October, decided by an early Kevin Danso red card.

It is a result that leaves Le Bris' side bottom of the Premier League table, with their only victory coming against Fulham in the second game of the season.

With wins over AZ Alkmaar and Torreense in Europe, attention is turning to a long run in the competition, and Lech Poznan are up next on Thursday, 22 October.

Lech Poznan are currently bottom of the Europa League table after two games, scoring none and conceding eight, but Le Bris still can't underestimate them.

If Sunderland are to secure a convincing win, the manager needs to make some key changes, including axing these three players.

Kevin Danso

While some may believe that starting him in Europe makes more sense, given his Premier League suspension, Danso's becoming a liability.

After being sent off against Bournemouth, Le Bris needs to find a new solution to a centre-back partnership in Poland.

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Tymur Tutierov

Fans will be pleased that Le Bris is willing to give youth an opportunity at the Stadium of Light, but his use of Tymur Tutierov has backfired.

Againt the Cherries, the 21-year-old completed just 43 per cent of his passes, created no chances, completed 33 per cent of his dribbles, and won just 14 per cent of his aerial duels [FotMob].

Chris Rigg

Chris Rigg has struggled for minutes so far this season, and against Bournemouth, it was simple to see why.

While keeping Enzo Le Fee, the 19-year-old won just 57 per cent of his ground duels and 50 per cent of his aerial duels, also being dribbled past and creating no chances [FotMob].

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