{
  "id": 18549901,
  "title": "EPL: Alonso rules out three Chelsea players against Sunderland",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/epl-alonso-rules-out-three-chelsea-players-against-sunderland",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T19:12:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-alonso-rules-out-three-chelsea-players-against-sunderland/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has announced that midfielders Jorrel Hato, Maxence Lacroix, and Joao Pedro will miss Sunday's Premier League match against Sunderland. The trio are undergoing assessments during the international break as they recover from injuries. Hato is still weeks away from returning to action. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez could be back in the squad after recovering from a jaw injury that required surgery. He has resumed training and is expected to make a final decision on his availability after Saturday's session. Midfielder Moises Caicedo, who missed training due to discomfort, is also in the assessment process. Alonso hopes to have Martinez and Caicedo available for the match, hoping to secure another Premier League victory for Chelsea.",
  "summary": "Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has confirmed that Jorrel Hato, Maxence Lacroix and Joao Pedro will miss Sunday’s Premier League clash against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-alonso-rules-out-three-chelsea-players-against-sunderland/",
  "key_points": [
    "Alonso rules out Hato, Lacroix, and Pedro for Sunderland match",
    "Emiliano Martinez may return after jaw injury surgery",
    "Moises Caicedo assessed for availability in upcoming game"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}