Sunderland confirmed lineup: Tutierov starts as Xhaka named on bench

The Sunderland confirmed lineup for Thursday’s Europa League trip to Torreense includes a first senior start for Timur Tutierov, with Granit Xhaka and Brian Brobbey among the substitutes.

The Ukrainian’s selection is the main development as Régis Le Bris names his side for the match in Leiria. The Sunderland Echo confirms that Tutierov makes his first senior start for the club.

Luke O’Nien captains Sunderland, while Chris Rigg, Jules Ahoka and Nilson Angulo also start. Robin Roefs is in goal, with Trai Hume, Omar Alderete and Dayann Methalie joining O’Nien in the XI.

Brobbey and Habib Diarra are both available from the bench, alongside Xhaka, Enzo Le Fée and Nordi Mukiele.

Sunderland confirmed lineup and substitutes

Starting XI: Robin Roefs, Trai Hume, Luke O’Nien (captain), Omar Alderete, Dayann Methalie, Noah Sadiki, Jules Ahoka, Nilson Angulo, Chris Rigg, Malick Fofana, Timur Tutierov.

Substitutes: Simon Moore, Kevin Danso, Brian Brobbey, Reinildo, Habib Diarra, Nordi Mukiele, Enzo Le Fée, Granit Xhaka, Jack Whittaker, Trey Ogunsuyi, Jenson Jones, Tom Proctor.

Tutierov handed European opportunity

Tutierov’s selection follows his competitive first-team debut against Hull City in the Carabao Cup earlier this season, as recorded in his official Sunderland player profile.

Our Sunderland predicted lineup and team-news preview covered the selection questions heading into the fixture.

Kick-off is 5.45pm UK time at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa. The match is live on TNT Sports 2, with streaming through HBO Max with TNT Sports. See our Torreense vs Sunderland viewing guide for full details.