Sun Dec 28 14:20:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the team news for the Sunderland vs. Leeds Premier League match:
Sunderland Faces Leeds with Forced Change in Defence
Sunderland, UK – Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris has been forced into one change for today’s Premier League clash against in-form Leeds United. Centre-back Dan Ballard is sidelined with an injury, allowing Dennis Cirkin to make his first league start of the season.
Sunderland XI lines up as: Roefs, Cirkin, Geertruida, Brobbey, Rigg, Alderete, Mukiele, Adingra, Le Fee, Hume, Xhaka.
Subs: Patterson, Neil, Mayenda, Mundle, Isidor, Hjelde, Harrison Jones, Jenson Oliver Jones, Tutierov.
Meanwhile, Leeds boss Daniel Farke has opted for consistency, naming an unchanged starting eleven from the side that convincingly defeated Crystal Palace 4-1 last week. Dominic Calvert-Lewin, eager to extend his impressive scoring streak to six consecutive games, will lead the attack. Lukas Nmecha returns to the bench after recovering from an injury.
Leeds United XI: Perii, Bogle, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Struijk, Rodon, Calvert-Lewin, Aaronson, Bijol, Stach, Okafor.
Subs: Darlow, Piroe, Nmecha, Harrison, Tanaka, Bornauw, Justin, Gnonto, Gruev.
The match is set to be a high-flying encounter as Sunderland looks to continue their momentum against a confident Leeds side.
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