Chelsea FC XI vs Sunderland: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League

Evening Standard · Dom Smith · 2026-11-06 16:26 UTC

Xabi Alonso sweating on a number of key fitness issues before Stadium of Light clash

Chelsea have welcomed Emi Martinez back to training ahead of their clash with Sunderland and one final session will be used to determine whether he plays this weekend.

The Blues head to the Stadium of Light hoping to build on last Saturday’s 2-0 win over 10-man Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

Young goalkeeper Mike Penders kept a clean sheet in that game as summer signing Martinez continued his recovery from surgery following the fractured jaw he suffered in last month’s victory against Everton.

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