Alderete ruled out with concussion sees Mandava in line for Cats recall

Régis Le Bris has dropped a strong hint that he is ready to recall Reinildo Mandava to his Sunderland starting XI ahead of today's trip to Chelsea.

- by Phil Smith

The Black Cats head coach will be forced into a defensive change at Stamford Bridge due to Omar Alderete's absence, with the Paraguay defender ruled out with a concussion.

Alderete is being assessed daily in line with the concussion protocols and the club are at his point hopeful that he will be able to face Everton a week on Monday at the Stadium of Light.

Alderete has featured in every Premier League game so far this season since making his debut on opening day from the bench against West Ham United.

Le Bris said: “The only one [injury concern] is Omar-he is under concussions protocols.

In the interim, it leaves Le Bris with a big decision to make on the make up of his defence against Enzo Maresca's side.