Chelsea have received a triple injury boost ahead of the game against Sunderland on Sunday.

Chelsea travel to the Stadium of Light to face Sunderland on November 8, 2026. Kick off is at 2pm UK time. Chelsea are fourth in the Premier League with 16 points from nine games. Sunderland are bottom with five points from nine games.

Chelsea beat Manchester United 2-0 last weekend to climb into fourth place. Chelsea have now won three of their last four league games.

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez returned to training on Wednesday wearing a protective mask. Martinez has been out since he broke his jaw in the win over Everton on October 17. He had surgery on the jaw. He could now play against Sunderland wearing a mask.

Jordan Henderson also returned to training on Wednesday. Henderson missed the win over Manchester United due to illness. Henderson returns to his old club Sunderland on Sunday.

Aaron Anselmino also returned to training. Anselmino has not played for Chelsea this season due to injury. He could make the matchday squad against Sunderland.

There is a worry over Moises Caicedo. Caicedo did not take part in the open training session on Wednesday. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso will check his fitness before Sunday.

Chelsea will be without Joao Pedro. Joao Pedro has a thigh injury and will be out until the game against Leeds United on November 21. Maxence Lacroix is out with a hamstring injury. Reece James is out after minor knee surgery. Jamie Gittens is out with an ankle injury.

Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers are expected to start against Sunderland. Estevao Willian is expected to keep his place on the right wing after impressing against Manchester United.

Sunderland won the last meeting 2-1 at home in May 2026. Sunderland have scored only one goal in four home league games this season. Chelsea have scored 19 goals in nine league games this season.

A win for Chelsea could take them up to third place. A win for Sunderland would take them off the bottom of the table.

Sources: Chelsea FC, Reuters, Football London.