{"id":668201,"date":"2026-04-11T15:00:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T19:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=668201"},"modified":"2026-04-11T10:24:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T14:24:10","slug":"sunderland-vs-tottenham-team-news-predicted-lineups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2026\/04\/11\/sunderland-vs-tottenham-team-news-predicted-lineups\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunderland vs Tottenham: Team News and Predicted Lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sunderland vs Tottenham Hotspur takes place on Sunday at 2:00pm. The Black Cats enter the match following a derby triumph against Newcastle United before the international break. Brian Brobbey\u2019s last-gasp winner, which mirrored his late equaliser against Spurs earlier this season, secured a 2\u20131 victory over their fierce rivals. The win saw R\u00e9gis Le Bris\u2019 side move into 11th place in the Premier League table. With a mid-table finish virtually secured, Sunderland will aim to build momentum and push towards the European places.<\/span><\/p>\n

In contrast, Tottenham\u2019s focus is firmly on survival. Following West Ham United\u2019s victory on Friday, Spurs dropped into the relegation zone. New manager Roberto De Zerbi is aiming to secure Tottenham\u2019s first league win of 2026, following a 3\u20130 defeat to Nottingham Forest in Igor Tudor\u2019s final match. Tudor\u2019s brief tenure produced one draw and four defeats in the league, with a debut 4\u20131 loss to Arsenal setting the tone. De Zerbi will want a significantly better start at the Stadium of Light.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is the latest team news for Sunderland vs Tottenham.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sunderland vs Tottenham Team News and Injury Updates<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Date:<\/b> Sunday, 12 April 2026
\n<\/span>Venue:<\/b> Stadium of Light
\n<\/span>Kick-off:<\/b> 14:00 GMT
\n<\/span>Last meeting:<\/b> Tottenham 1\u20131 Sunderland (4 January 2026, Premier League)
\n<\/span>Referee: <\/b>Rob Jones
\n<\/span>Current odds:<\/b> Sunderland 8\/5, Tottenham 13\/8<\/span><\/p>\n

Sunderland Team News<\/b><\/h3>\n

No players are suspended for the hosts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Goalkeeper Robin Roefs has missed Sunderland\u2019s last three fixtures but is back in contention after recovering from a hamstring injury.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Nordi Mukiele, Reinildo and Enzo Le F\u00e9e are all set to feature. Speaking at his press conference, Le Bris confirmed<\/a>: \u201cThey are all ready to start.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

However, Le Bris added: \u201cDan Ballard and N\u00edlson Angulo are close to returning but they won\u2019t be back for Tottenham.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jocelin Ta Bi, Romaine Mundle, Bertrand Traor\u00e9 and Simon Moore are ruled out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tottenham Team News<\/b><\/h3>\n

The visitors also have no suspensions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Guglielmo Vicario is the latest to join the injured list after he underwent surgery on a hernia. Speaking at Friday\u2019s press conference, De Zerbi confirmed<\/a>: \u201cVicario is not ready for the game. I hope he comes back earlier next week, but I don\u2019t know yet.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rodrigo Bentancur’s return appears to be imminent. However, this match may be too soon for the midfielder. De Zerbi explained: \u201cBentancur is working with us, but not completely [ready].\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yves Bissouma returned to training this week and could feature.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mohamed Kudus was also expected to be back after the international break. However, the Ghanaian\u2019s recovery suffered a setback this week<\/a>, likely ruling him out for the remainder of the season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies and James Maddison are ruled out as long-term absentees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sunderland Predicted Lineup\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

GK – Roefs<\/span><\/p>\n

RB – Hume<\/span><\/p>\n

CB – Mukiele<\/span><\/p>\n

CB – Alderete<\/span><\/p>\n

LB – Reinildo<\/span><\/p>\n

CM – Sadiki<\/span><\/p>\n

CM – Xhaka<\/span><\/p>\n

RM – Talbi<\/span><\/p>\n

LM – Le F\u00e9e<\/span><\/p>\n

AM – Diarra<\/span><\/p>\n

ST – Brobbey<\/span><\/p>\n

Tottenham Predicted Lineup\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

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GK – Kinsky<\/span><\/p>\n

RB – Porro<\/span><\/p>\n

CB – Romero<\/span><\/p>\n

CB – Van de Ven<\/span><\/p>\n

LB – Udogie<\/span><\/p>\n

CM – Gray<\/span><\/p>\n

CM – Bergvall<\/span><\/p>\n

RM – Gallagher<\/span><\/p>\n

LM – Tel<\/span><\/p>\n

AM – Simons<\/span><\/p>\n

ST – Solanke<\/span><\/p>\n

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