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Sunderland are seriously struggling to score goals at the moment, and Jack Ross simply must re-introduce Max Power to the starting XI along with a slight tweak to Friday’s formation.

After facing pressure to play two strikers up front together, Ross finally pulled the trigger last week as Charlie Wyke and Will Grigg started against Accrington Stanley at the Stadium of Light.

Grigg missed two golden opportunities to open his Sunderland account while Wyke was barely even involved in the match as both of the front men blanked in the 2-2 draw.

Now, Ross must find another solution to fix the balance in his side. Sitting six points off the automatic promotion places and drawing six of their last seven league games, the Black Cats should bring back Power in a traditional 4-2-3-1 formation.

The ex-Wigan ace has become a somewhat controversial figure after picking up three red cards earlier in the season, but his return will help at both ends of the pitch.

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On the chalkboard

While scoring goals has been a problem – Ross’ side have scored just one goal in ten of their last 11 league games – the defence has looked weak in recent weeks too, perhaps due to a lack of protection from midfield.

Alongside the experienced and reliable Grant Leadbitter, Power’s energy, drive and skill will be able to get his side on the front foot from midfield, while also offering a little more defensive protection than starting with two up front.

The 25 year-old’s all-action presence will make life much easier for Leadbitter, and the pair should be capable of controlling the midfield – where the game is won and lost – against most of the sides in League One.

Get Grigg going

Switching to a 4-2-3-1 could also get Grigg firing in a red and white shirt, as the Northern Irishman hasn’t quite got going yet at the Stadium of Light.

With the likes of Aiden McGeady, George Honeyman, Lynden Gooch and Chris Maguire to choose from for those spots behind the striker, it shouldn’t be too difficult to surround Grigg with pace, creativity and movement.

With three attacking midfielders behind the January signing as well as Power bursting forward from midfield, the goals will be flowing in no time, and Grigg could be the biggest beneficiary of all.