Confirmed Chelsea line-up vs Sunderland, Fofana and Henderson start

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News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsNovember 8, 2026 14:01 GMT (UK), by View Chelsea transfer targets Confirmed Chelsea line-up vs Sunderland today Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has named his starting line-up for the Premier League game against Sunderland on the road today. It will be a back four today.

Marco Palestra and Pep Chavarria start in the right and left-back positions. Estevao surprisingly drops down to the bench to compensate for Henderson's return in a 4-3-3 formation today.

In the final third, Morgan Rogers and Pedro Neto look set to start on the left and right wings, respectively. Confirmed Chelsea line-up (4-3-3) vs Sunderland: Penders; Palestra, Fofana, Colwill, Chavarria; Lavia, Henderson, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Rogers.