Sunderland Team News - Soccer

Chemsdine Talbi - Earns start, plays 85 minutes Talbi generated two crosses (zero accurate) and one interception in Thursday's 2-0 loss to France.

Impact Talbi was entered into the starting XI on Thursday following the injury of Ismael Saibari, with the attacker playing on the left flank while Bilal El Khannouss started at forward. He would end the day not doing much, only recording an interception and two crosses. This was his lone start in five World Cup appearances, notching one assist on two chances created to go along with two shots in 176 minutes of play.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Granit Xhaka - Wins five duels versus Colombia Xhaka registered one shot (zero on goal) in Tuesday's 0-0 (4-3) penalty shootout victory against Colombia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51st minute.

Impact Xhaka recorded the full 120 minutes, ranking third on the team with 84 accurate passes and four clearances from his usual midfield role. Additionally, the Sunderland man won half of his individual duels and converted his shootout penalty to help his side progress to the quarter-finals stage. He has performed consistently at a high level, with his all-around impact being a key reason for Switzerland's success, and he'll hope to remain influential in a tough clash against Argentina.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Omar Alderete - Leaves in pain against France Alderete was forced to exit with apparent muscle discomfort after 58 minutes of Saturday's round of 16 clash against France.

Impact Alderete had recovered from a knee issue that left him out of one game, regaining a starting spot at the expense of Jose Canale. However, the Sunderland player was once again subbed off due to a physical issue, putting his participation at risk if Paraguay make it to the quarterfinals. This is a huge blow to the squad given that Alderete is usually active in defense, having led the team with an average of 9.0 clearances per game during the group phase.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Omar Alderete - Starting vs. France Alderete (knee) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's Round of 16 clash against France.

Impact The Sunderland center-back didn't play against Germany in the Round of 32, but he's been deemed fit enough to face France's formidable attack led by Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele. Even if Alderete isn't 100 percent healthy, his presence should boost the defensive line as Paraguay will face this game with a 5-4-1 tactical approach.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Omar Alderete - Late call to face France Alderete (knee) is a late call for Saturday's match against France, according to manager Gustavo Alfaro, per VS Sports. "He worked well [Thursday], though he didn't do any on-field...

Impact Alderete did not play for Paraguay in the round of 32 as he dealt with a knee injury and will once again be in question to play, as the defender has trained a bit but needs to be tested further. Unfortunately, this will leave him as a late call for the crucial match, needing to be examined ahead of match time to see how much he can play. Even if he is fit, it seems unlikely he will start, instead serving from the bench as Jose Canale starts again.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

FIFA World Cup star has rejected chance to join Chelsea despite good relationship with Xabi Alonso: Reports Switzerland's FIFA World Cup star Granit Xhaka has turned down an opportunity to sign for Chelsea in favour of remaining with Sunderland, as per reports.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Timothee Pembele - Heading back to England Pembele will return to parent club Sunderland following the conclusion of his loan spell at Le Havre.

Impact Pembele made 14 Ligue 1 appearances across 373 minutes for Le Havre this season, contributing 11 tackles and three clearances in a rotational role. Pembele had previously made 20 top-flight appearances including 12 starts and one goal across 1,109 minutes in his first season at the club in 2023/24, and now heads back to Sunderland where his future will be assessed heading into the 2026/27 Premier League season.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Patterson - Heads back to Sunderland Patterson will return to parent club Sunderland following the conclusion of his loan spell at Millwall.

Impact Patterson made 16 Championship starts across 1,440 minutes for Millwall, recording 38 saves and seven clean sheets while conceding 14 goals throughout the campaign. Patterson now heads back to Sunderland where his future will be assessed heading into the 2026/27 Premier League season, having previously been the undisputed first choice at the Stadium of Light across three consecutive Championship seasons before the loan move.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Fuhr Hjelde - Back with Black Cats Hjelde will return to parent club Sunderland following the conclusion of his loan spell at Sheffield United.

Impact Hjelde made eight Championship appearances across 186 minutes for Sheffield United in a limited role, contributing three clearances and three tackles throughout his time at the club. Hjelde now heads back to Sunderland where his future will be assessed heading into the 2026/27 Premier League season, having previously made 28 appearances at the Stadium of Light earlier in his career.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Alan Browne - Returns to Sunderland Browne will return to parent club Sunderland following the conclusion of his loan spell at Middlesbrough.

Impact Browne made 41 Championship appearances including 27 starts across 2,622 minutes for Middlesbrough, contributing four goals and three assists while racking up 42 tackles and 32 interceptions throughout the campaign. Browne now heads back to Sunderland where his future will be assessed heading into the 2026/27 season, having previously made 23 appearances and scored once for the Black Cats in 2023/24.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Granit Xhaka - Controls midfield in shutout Xhaka had two tackles (two won) and two interceptions in Thursday's 2-0 victory against Algeria.

Impact Xhaka registered two tackles (two won) and two interceptions across his 90 minutes in Thursday's 2-0 win over Algeria, steering Switzerland's defensive shape with authority from deep midfield as the team shifted into a five-man midfield block out of possession to stifle Algeria's attempts to find Riyad Mahrez in dangerous areas. The Sunderland captain completed 61 passes and won ten duels, with his leadership and positional discipline ensuring Switzerland never allowed Algeria any sustained attacking momentum after falling behind. His ability to control the game's tempo and organize the defensive block make him the most important individual in the Swiss squad heading into the round of 16 against Colombia or Ghana.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Alderete - Hopeful for France match Alderete (knee) has been working separately from the main group in recent days but the situation is evolving positively and optimism is growing within the Paraguay camp over his av...

Impact Alderete's fitness remains a minor concern heading into the fixture, but the mood within the Albirroja camp suggests the experienced center-back is on track to be available for what promises to be one of the most demanding tests of Paraguay's World Cup campaign. His experience and leadership in the heart of the defense will be crucial in containing a French attack of considerable quality, and coach Gustavo Alfaro will be hoping the positive trend in his recovery continues over the coming days ahead of Saturday's fixture in Philadelphia.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Habib Diarra - Opens scoring Diarra scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Belgium.

Impact Diarra opened the scoring for Senegal with a well-taken finish to give his side a 1-0 lead, but after he was substituted in the 73rd minute, Belgium struck back with three goals to bring his World Cup campaign to an abrupt end. Despite the loss, he made a meaningful impact across the tournament, earning back-to-back starts after initially coming off the bench against France and not featuring versus Norway, scoring in two consecutive matches while producing four shots and winning six duels, showing he could contribute effectively both as a substitute and in the starting lineup.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Alderete - Set to miss two weeks Alderete (knee) is dealing with a left knee strain and is set to be out for the next two weeks, according to Joge Izquierdo of ABS Deportes.

Impact Alderete was held off the field in Paraguay's massive upset over Germany, and now looks like he will not return to play this World Cup, as the defender is set to miss two weeks. If this is the case, this will be a major blow for the team, as he is one of their top defenders and a major piece to the teams confiedence in defense. With Alderete out, Jose Canle will likely enter the starting XI again, as he should be carrying plenty of confidence after netting the penalty that lifted them past Germany.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Arthur Masuaku - Single chance created Masuaku registered one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 loss against England.

Impact Masuaku created one chance on a single cross during Wednesday's loss to England. The defender was active when he was on the pitch, but he could only manage to create a single chance. It was always going to be a difficult clash for DRC, as they struggled to get anything going against England's midfield. Masuaku returns to Sunderland following his elimination from the World Cup.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Sadiki - Busy defensively Sadiki had one tackle (one won), three clearances and one interception in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to England. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 28th minute.

Impact Sadiki had everything to do defensively throughout Wednesday's loss. The midfielder was busy throughout the match shutting down wave-after-wave of England attacks. Sadiki stood up to the task well and was excellent throughout, shutting down England and trying to link with the attack repeatedly. In the end he wasn't able to do enough as two late goals sealed his fate.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nilson David Angulo Ramirez - Lively dribbles, no end product Nilson Angulo generated two crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat against Mexico.

Impact After his impressive display against Germany, Angulo earned his second consecutive start and was among Ecuador's most dangerous players alongside John Yeboah. His dribbling gave Mexico's defence problems and he completed four successful dribbles, but the final contribution did not follow as he ended the game with only two crosses and nothing in the way of shots or chances created.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Alderete - Injury handled with caution Alderete (knee) is not expected to be rushed back to action as he hopes to avoid a complication of the injury he sustained before Monday's match against Germany, but his status is...

Impact Alderete now seems to be unlikely to start against France in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, though the Paraguayan coaching staff might want to give him every chance to regain fitness given the importance and difficulty of the match. The defender played a major role in each of the group games but ended up missing the initial knockout clash with Germany, where Jose Canale took his place alongside Gustavo Gomez in central defense.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

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Arthur Masuaku - Returns to Sunderland Masuaku will return to parent club Sunderland following the conclusion of his loan spell at Lens, the club announced.

Impact Masuaku returned to Lens this past winter and played a key role in the club's qualification for the Champions League as well as their Coupe de France triumph, providing experience and quality from the left side throughout his spell at the club. Lens thanked Masuaku for his contribution and wished him well as he now returns to Sunderland ahead of the 2026/27 season. Masuaku is currently playing for DR Congo at the World Cup and will reunite with the Black Cats once the competition comes to an end.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Chemsdine Talbi - Assists and scores penalty to win Talbi assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 (4-3) penalty shootout victory against Netherlands.

Impact Talbi helped his side win the penalty shootout by scoring the third of his team's five spot kicks. The Sunderland winger also assisted Issa Diop in the final minutes of added time to put them into extra time. He has been a substitute on three occasions, and this is his first goal involvement in the tournament.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Simon Adingra - Will return to Sunderland Adingra will leave Monaco after joining on loan during the winter transfer window, the club announced.

Impact Adingra made 17 appearances for Monaco, contributing three goals and two assists during his spell at the club. Monaco thanked Adingra for his commitment and wished him the best for the next chapter of his career, along with continued success representing Ivory Coast at the World Cup.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Brobbey - Goal streak ends Brobbey recorded one tackle (zero won) in Monday's 1-1 (4-3) penalty shootout loss to Morocco.

Impact Brobbey was unable to score a goal in a third straight World Cup match Monday, as the forward wouldn't even see a shot against Morocco. He would only complete eight passes as well, with the forward mainly taken out of the game with only 13 touches. He will go home holding his head high, as he did record three goals on four shots, a great debut at the World Cup for the 24 -year-old.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Alderete - Unused Monday Alderete (knee) went unused in Monday's 1-1 (3-4) penalty win over Germany.

Impact Alderete wouldn't see the field Monday despite making the team sheet, appearing not to be fully fit, as he would've likely seen the field if so. This will be something to monitor for the team as they advance to the round of 16, as they will likely want their lead defender fit to face either France or Sweden. His replacement, Jose Canale, would see a decent match with an interception, five tackles won and 15 clearances while also netting the game-winning penalty, likely to remain a starter if Alderete remains out.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

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