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Sunderland handed major boost ahead of Chelsea with team news confirmed

Nordi Mukiele is set to return to Sunderland's starting line-up for Sunday's crunch game against Chelsea…

By Dominic Shaw · The Northern Echo

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 2:23 PM

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Nordi Mukiele is set to return for Sunderland against Chelsea after clearing concussion protocols.
Manager Regis Le Bris confirmed Sunderland suffered no new injuries during Thursday's match against Dinamo Zagreb.
Thomas Meunier was substituted at halftime on Thursday purely as planned load management ahead of Sunday.

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Nordi Mukiele is set to return to Sunderland's starting lineup for Sunday's Premier League match against Chelsea. Manager Regis Le Bris confirmed that the defender is available after being sidelined under concussion protocols following an injury against Leeds United.

Sunderland reported no fresh injuries following their Europa League defeat to Dinamo Zagreb. Thomas Meunier's halftime substitution was planned load management, providing a lift to a Sunderland side currently sitting bottom of the table.

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