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Sunderland vs Chelsea injury news as 8 ruled out and 5 doubts

All the latest injury news surrounding Sunderland and Chelsea as they prepare to face off in the Premier League.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 6:35 AM
Sunderland vs Chelsea injury news as 8 ruled out and 5 doubts
Key Things to Know
  • Eight players are ruled out and five remain doubtful ahead of Sunderland's match against Chelsea.
  • Sunderland will be without Romaine Mundle, Habib Diarra, Dan Ballard, and the suspended Omar Alderete.
  • Chelsea are missing Reece James, Joao Pedro, Maxence Lacroix, and Jamie Gittens.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chelsea face Sunderland this weekend with eight players confirmed ruled out and five listed as doubts across both squads. Sunderland are missing Romaine Mundle, Habib Diarra, Dan Ballard, and the suspended Omar Alderete, while Nordi Mukiele and Juan Riquelme face fitness checks. Regis Le Bris confirmed Diarra faces approximately six weeks out with an injury.

Chelsea will be without Reece James, Joao Pedro, Maxence Lacroix, and Jamie Gittens through injury. Manager Alonso noted Pedro, Lacroix, and Gittens will not return until after the upcoming international break, while Emiliano Martinez, Jorrel Hato, and Jordan Henderson remain questionable ahead of the fixture.

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