Coming off the back of Lee Johnson’s first win as manager, will he trust the youth players that featured in the EFL Trophy? The lads visit Lincoln City who are second in the league.
GK: Lee Burge. Despite Patterson impressing Johnson, I fully expect Burge to remain our first-choice keeper and Patterson to be on the bench.
RB: Conor McLaughlin. With Jack Diamond excelling in a more advanced position, McLaughlin is now the only fit right back at the club other than Dion Sanderson. The Northern Irishman has had a mixed bag of performances this season, often looking like our most composed player but also giving the ball away very cheaply. He’ll be looking to prove himself consistently before Luke O’Nien comes back from injury.
CB: Bailey Wright. Wright is in poor form currently, but him and Flanagan are our only fit senior centre backs. Lee Johnson is thought to be a huge fan of Wright, so his position is guaranteed for now at least.