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

Alonso will provide the latest update on his Chelsea squad’s fitness and injury status when he holds his pre-match press conference on Friday afternoon.Moises Caicedo was not spotted during the 15 minutes of Wednesday’s training session that was open to the media, but previously injured Argentine defender Aaron Anselmino was involved just a day after being selected to play for his country over the upcoming international window.Early return: Emi Martinez has been back in Chelsea training this weekAFP/GettyJoao Pedro and Maxence Lacroix are both sidelined, along with Jorrel Hato and captain Reece James, who is recovering from knee surgery and unlikely to be available again until January.Winger Jamie Gittens suffered an ankle injury on international duty with England’s Under-21s last month. He will be out for “a few weeks”, Alonso said a fortnight ago.Predicted Chelsea XI vs Sunderland (3-4-2-1): Penders; Acheampong, Fofana, Colwill; Neto, Caicedo, Lavia, Chavarria; Estevao, Palmer; RogersInjured: Joao Pedro, James, Lacroix, GittensDoubts: Caicedo, Henderson, Martinez, Hato, AnselminoTime and date: 2pm GMT on Sunday November 8, 2026