Summer signings to make debuts

14 August 2009 08:15
Steve Bruce could include four of his summer signings in his squad when he goes into his first Premier League game as Sunderland boss at Bolton.[LNB]Lee Cattermole, the most recent recruit, will be joined by fellow midfielder Lorik Cana and strikers Darren Bent and Fraizer Campbell.[LNB]Paraguay defender Paulo Da Silva will finally link up with his new team-mates after having his visa application granted but is unlikely to play due to a lack of match fitness.[LNB]Goalkeeper Craig Gordon is still recovering from knee surgery so Marton Fulop starts the season with Northern Ireland Under-21 international Trevor Carson on the bench.[LNB]Defender Nyron Nosworthy is expected to be involved despite dislocating a finger in last Saturday's 1-1 friendly draw at Hearts. But Bruce will check on midfielder Andy Reid (thigh) and right-back Phil Bardsley (ankle), who are slight doubts.

Source: Eurosport