Sunderland Morning Round-Up, Thursday 22nd October 2026: Black Cats Focus on Lech Poznan Clash Amid Injury List and Form Worries

Sunderland head into tonight's Europa League trip to Poland under some scrutiny, with Kevin Phillips voicing "concerns" over the club's recent dip in form and discussing what it could mean for their European push (Sunderland Echo).

The squad news ahead of the Lech Poznan clash is a mixed bag, with three players rated doubts and as many as thirteen ruled out entirely for the trip (Sunderland Echo). Phil Smith's tour diary suggests Régis Le Bris faces a tricky balancing act in team selection out in Poland (Sunderland Echo).

There's also a look inside the dressing room following the defeat to Bournemouth, with Noah Sadiki said to have made a pledge to supporters as the players respond to that setback (Sunderland Echo).

On the injury front, there's better news regarding Brian Brobbey, with the striker nearing a comeback from his hamstring problem, and the manager said to be pleased to see his players going all out in matches (Chronicle Live).

Attention today turns fully to the Europa League, with Sunderland facing Lech Poznan in Poland this Thursday evening (Sunderland Echo) (Sunderland Echo).

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