🚨 Sunderland-Chelsea: Xabi Alonso leaves Estevao on the bench

🚨 Sunderland-Chelsea: Xabi Alonso leaves Estevao on the bench Chelsea visit the Stadium of Light with major changes to their starting lineup. Xabi Alonso has shuffled his pack to face a tenacious Sunderland , turning to the magic of Cole Palmer from the start. The biggest bombshell comes in goal for the London side. 'Dibu' Martínez is absent from both the starting lineup and the bench, with Mike Penders chosen to take his place between the posts for the Blues. Meanwhile, young starlet Estevao waits for his chance on the bench alongside Welbeck and Quenda . In midfield, Moisés Caicedo wears the captain's armband, joined by Romeo Lavia and Henderson . They face a Sunderland side captained by veteran Granit Xhaka . The hosts are counting on the defensive solidity of Thomas Meunier and Nordi Mukiele , with powerful striker Brian Brobbey leading the line. A crucial clash in which the 'Black Cats' will look to spring a surprise against a Chelsea side featuring a host of forced and unexpected tactical changes. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.