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Sunderland’s strongest XI vs Dinamo Zagreb based on Europa League minutes

Sunderland face Croatian double winners Dinamo Zagreb in their latest Europa League tie on Thursday night.

By Mark Carruthers · Sunderland Echo

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 7:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Sunderland's theoretical strongest lineup against Dinamo Zagreb was determined by total Europa League minutes played this season.
Goalkeeper Robin Roefs leads the squad with 270 European minutes played across the first three group games.
Dinamo Zagreb enter the fixture under interim coach Jerko Leko following the dismissal of Mario Kovacevic.

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Sunderland prepare to host Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb at the Stadium of Light in their latest Europa League fixture on Thursday night. Head coach Regis Le Bris is expected to rotate his squad as the Black Cats attempt to bounce back from a domestic loss to Coventry City and stay near the top eight of the Europa League standings.

An analysis of playing time reveals Sunderland's strongest lineup based strictly on European minutes this season. The lineup features Robin Roefs in goal, a backline including Luke O'Nien and Kevin Danso, a midfield trio of Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, and Jules Ahoka, alongside attackers Malick Fofana, Nilson Angulo, and Timur Tutierov.

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