League One side Port Vale should prove no difficulty for Sunderland in their FA Cup meeting on Sunday, believes former Black Cats forward Marco Gabbiadini.
Despite suspensions for Trai Hume and Noah Sadiki, plus injuries to key players such as Robin Roefs, Nordi Mukiele and Brian Brobbey, Sunderland will be aiming to "cruise through" the 90 minutes at Vale Park.
"Sunderland should be able to put a team out and rest a few players and still have no problems," Gabbiadini told BBC Radio Newcastle.
"Even if it's more players from the bench or more players who haven't played as many minutes this year, those players we're talking about are still players who were fantastic in the Championship last year.
"So they might be a bit rusty and that will be the issue if they play, someone like Chris Rigg who hasn't had many minutes or many games, but quality-wise and ability-wise, we should be able to beat either of the sides who were in contention [including Bristol City].
"But it's going to be Port Vale, so a big occasion for them but it's also one of those occasions where after 10 minutes, you can be 2-0 up and it's all over for them and you cruise through the afternoon and that's what Sunderland will be aiming for."
Hit play above to hear the full chat or listen on BBC Sounds here
Catch Sunday's full match commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live from 13:30 GMT
