Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia says Craig Gordon must fight to win back his place from Hungarian goalkeeper Marton Fulop.
The Hungary international and former Spurs keeper signed a new contract last week as reward for his improved performances in Gordon's absence and Sbragia is not expecting the Scot to be pleased after overcoming a long-term ankle problem.
Sbragia said: "I'd hope Craig wouldn't be happy being out of the team. I spoke to him for about 20 minutes about the situation and we've got better competition now.
"Marton's done extremely well and, if it was the other way round, how would Craig feel if I just dropped him all of a sudden and put Marton in?
"He's got to fight for his place, he knows that, and he's willing to do that. Marton's taken his chance. Craig's worked hard. He's slightly happy but really disappointed not to play.
"Marton's not under total pressure, and it's not as if he makes a mistake he's straight out of the team. He's kept Craig out with his work ethic and he deserved his new contract."