Could possibly get a game soon, and maybe give Brown a rest.
Should Poyet just stick with Brown, or take the chance?
Sebastian Coates could be handed a baptism of fire as Sunderland prepare for a daunting triple-header against the Premier League elite.
The Black Cats face runaway leaders Chelsea at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, before entertaining reigning champions Manchester City in midweek and then travelling to Anfield to take on Liverpool.
And head coach Gus Poyet has admitted there is a question mark over whether veteran centre-back Wes Brown can play three such demanding games in just eight days.
Should Poyet just stick with Brown, or take the chance?
Sebastian Coates could be handed a baptism of fire as Sunderland prepare for a daunting triple-header against the Premier League elite.
The Black Cats face runaway leaders Chelsea at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, before entertaining reigning champions Manchester City in midweek and then travelling to Anfield to take on Liverpool.
And head coach Gus Poyet has admitted there is a question mark over whether veteran centre-back Wes Brown can play three such demanding games in just eight days.