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The Sunderland and Chelsea team and injury news with three doubts and eight ruled out

Sunderland resume their Premier League campaign when they face Chelsea at the Stadium of Light on Sunday…

By Phil Smith · Sunderland Echo

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 10:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Sunderland and Chelsea face multiple injuries ahead of their Premier League match on Sunday.
Chelsea defender Reece James is ruled out following minor surgery in October.
Sunderland's Nordi Mukiele is a doubt as he progresses through concussion protocols.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Sunderland and Chelsea face significant injury issues ahead of their Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light on Sunday. Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris and Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso held pre-match press conferences on Friday confirming multiple doubts and absentees for both squads.

Sunderland are hopeful defender Nordi Mukiele will clear concussion protocols in time to play. For Chelsea, Reece James is ruled out following minor surgery, while goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and midfielder Moises Caicedo remain doubts due to a fractured jaw and muscle discomfort, respectively.

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