Sunderland vs Chelsea line-ups: Caicedo captains as Henderson starts

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Moises Caicedo starts and captains Chelsea at Sunderland after coming through a fitness concern, while Jordan Henderson is also named in the visitors’ starting XI against his former club.

Mike Penders starts in goal for the Premier League meeting at the Stadium of Light. Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Pedro Neto are all selected, with Romeo Lavia joining Caicedo and Henderson in the side.

Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka starts alongside Noah Sadiki, while Brian Brobbey leads the hosts’ attack. Kick-off is at 2pm UK time on Sunday 8 November.

Sunderland vs Chelsea line-ups

Sunderland: Roefs, Meunier, Mukiele, O’Nien, Reinildo, Xhaka (c), Sadiki, Hume, Le Fée, Talbi, Brobbey.

Subs: Ellborg, Danso, Methalie, Angulo, Rigg, Isidor, Fofana, Tutierov, Ahoka.

Chelsea: Penders, Palestra, Fofana, Colwill, Chavarria, Lavia, Caicedo (c), Henderson, Palmer, Rogers, Neto.

Subs: Sharman-Lowe, Anselmino, Gusto, Barco, Nicoll Jazulli, Estevao, Welbeck, Emegha.

Caicedo starts after fitness concern

Caicedo’s inclusion answers one of Chelsea’s main selection questions ahead of the trip. The midfielder had been due for a late assessment after reporting discomfort following the win over Manchester United.

He takes the captain’s armband, with Henderson also starting on his return to the Stadium of Light. Penders keeps his place in goal, while Marco Palestra, Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill and Pep Chavarria are selected.

Our Sunderland vs Chelsea preview covers the fitness decisions and the build-up to the match.

Brobbey starts for Sunderland

Brobbey is supported by a side including Chemsdine Talbi and Enzo Le Fée. Xhaka wears the armband, with Robin Roefs starting in goal.

Chris Rigg and Wilson Isidor are among Sunderland’s options from the bench.

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