Sunderland vs Fulham: Xhaka and Brobbey start as confirmed line-ups are announced

Sunderland and Fulham have confirmed their starting line-ups, with Granit Xhaka and Brian Brobbey included in Sunderland’s XI, while Fulham name Alex Iwobi, Joachim Andersen and Antonee Robinson among their starters.

Sunderland manager has selected Robin Roefs in goal, with a defence featuring Dan Ballard, Trai Hume, Meunier, Mandava and Mukiele.

Xhaka starts in midfield alongside Enzo Le Fee and Noah Sadiki, while Nilson Angulo and Brobbey complete the attacking options in the starting side.

Sunderland’s substitutes are Omar Alderete, Luke O’Nien, Wilson Isidor, Romaine Mundle, Melker Ellborg, Habib Diarra, Chris Rigg, Chemsdine Talbi and Jules Ahoka.

Fulham will begin with Leno in goal. Andersen and Calvin Bassey form part of the defensive group, with Castagne and Antonee Robinson also named in the starting line-up.

Berge and Iwobi are included in midfield, while Bobb, Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios will support Josh King in attack.

Fulham’s bench contains Benjamin Lecomte, Harrison Reed, Sessegnon, Smith Rowe, Jorge Cuenca, Rodrigo Muniz, Kevin and Shea Charles.

The confirmed teams mean both sides have now revealed the players who will start, as well as the alternatives available to them from the bench.

Sunderland XI: Meunier, Xhaka, Mandava, Mukiele, Enzo Le Fee, Dan Ballard, Brian Brobbey, Trai Hume, Robin Roefs, Nilson Angulo, Noah Sadiki.

Sunderland substitutes: Omar Alderete, Luke O’Nien, Wilson Isidor, Romaine Mundle, Melker Ellborg, Habib Diarra, Chris Rigg, Chemsdine Talbi, Jules Ahoka.

Fulham XI: Leno, Andersen, Iwobi, Castagne, Berge, Antonee Robinson, Calvin Bassey, Bobb, Gonzalo Garcia, Cesar Palacios, Josh King.

Fulham substitutes: Benjamin Lecomte, Harrison Reed, Sessegnon, Smith Rowe, Jorge Cuenca, Rodrigo Muniz, Kevin, Shea Charles.

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Abdul Majeed Yakubu
Abdul Majeed is a dedicated football writer with a strong foundation in both technology and journalism. He holds a degree in Computer Science from Accra Technical University, but his passion for storytelling saw him begin his journalism journey even before entering university.He previously worked as a Staff Writer at Ghanaguardian.com, where he developed his craft in news writing and digital publishing. His growing interest in sports journalism has since led him to focus on football, bringing a unique blend of analytical thinking and narrative clarity to his work.Abdul is currently a Staff Writer at African.Football, where he contributes engaging and insightful content aimed at a global audience of African football enthusiasts.

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