Nordi Mukiele and Habib Diarra injury latest ahead of Dinamo Zagreb and Chelsea games

Sunderland defender Nordi Mukiele and midfielder Habib Diarra are facing spells on the sidelines ahead of upcoming fixtures against Dinamo Zagreb and Chelsea. Mukiele will miss Thursday's Europa League match as he remains in concussion protocol following an injury suffered against Leeds United. Head coach Regis Le Bris confirmed Mukiele was sidelined for the recent defeat against Coventry but is expected to return against Chelsea next Sunday.

Meanwhile, Diarra suffered a muscular injury during a training session and is undergoing medical assessment. Le Bris confirmed that the full severity of the injury remains unknown, but Diarra is expected to be sidelined for a lengthy spell and will likely miss both the Dinamo Zagreb and Chelsea matches.