Overview
- Pedro is expected to return to the league lineup after serving a Champions League suspension.
- Delap has rejoined training after a hamstring injury but is not fit to feature against Sunderland.
- Guiu is pushing to lead the line after scoring his first Champions League goal and was recalled from a brief loan at Sunderland on August 31.
- Maresca reported no new injuries, with Colwill, Palmer, Badiashile and Essugo still out and Gusto serving a one-match ban.
- EPL Index reports Maresca may use a 4-2-3-1 with Pedro in the No.10 role behind Guiu, though the lineup remains a prediction.