Mozambican left-back Reinildo Mandava could make his debut this weekend for his new team, Sunderland, in a friendly against Real Betis of Spain.

Mozambican international Reinildo Mandava, who joined Sunderland AFC on July 20 to prepare for the new season, has had to step up his competitive pace in order to be at the same level as his other teammates.

The information was provided by French coach Régis Le Bris, according to Esférico.

Let's see what happens with Reinildo. It's a maybe for Saturday, I don't want to talk too soon. It will depend on how he reacts to the training load this week. But it's a possibility that he'll play, so we'll see about that," said French coach Régis Le Bris.

The Mozambican was given extra time off due to his participation in the Club World Cup with Atlético de Madrid, his former team.

Before the start of the season, Mandava's team could still play three training games, against Augsburg, Rayo Vallecano and Real Betis, as early as this Saturday.