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Seven changes: Régis Le Bris’s Sunderland XI and bench to face Chelsea predicted

Sunderland face a huge Premier League game against Chelsea on Sunday afternoon…

By Phil Smith · Sunderland Echo

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 2:00 PM

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The Sunderland Echo predicted manager Régis Le Bris could make major lineup changes against Chelsea on Sunday.
Régis Le Bris faces mounting pressure following Sunderland's Europa League loss to Dinamo Zagreb.
Thomas Meunier is expected to start after being substituted at halftime against Dinamo Zagreb to preserve his fitness.

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Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris faces key selection decisions ahead of Sunday's Premier League match against Chelsea at the Stadium of Light. The fixture follows increased pressure on the manager following a Europa League defeat to Dinamo Zagreb, despite receiving backing from club leadership earlier in the week.

The Sunderland Echo's predicted lineup includes Robin Roefs in goal and Thomas Meunier at right back, after his planned substitution against Zagreb. Nordi Mukiele could feature if cleared from concussion protocols, while Luke O'Nien is projected to start after being rested on Thursday.

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Seven changes: Régis Le Bris’s Sunderland XI and bench to face Chelsea predicted

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