Sweden international poses threat to Sunderland after praise from Arsenal and Aston Villa stars

Sunderland travel to face Polish champions Lech Poznan on Thursday in the Europa League, where in-form Sweden winger Patrik Walemark represents a major attacking threat. The 25-year-old enters the fixture with 11 goals and five assists in 19 appearances across all competitions this season, having recently received public praise from international teammates Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Lindelof.

Lech Poznan will be without injured striker Allahyar Sayyadmanesh due to a hamstring injury sustained earlier this month. However, alongside Walemark, the Polish club can rely on former Real Madrid midfielder Pablo Rodriguez, who has recorded 16 goal contributions in 19 games, as well as veteran forward Mikael Ishak.