Bournemouth Hosts Sunderland in Premier League Opener of Five Matches
The Premier League match between Bournemouth and Sunderland kicked off today at 12:30 GMT. This game marks an important event in the 2023 football season.
Team News: Bournemouth and Sunderland Lineups
Bournemouth’s head coach, Andoni Iraola, has made two adjustments to the team following their goalless draw against West Ham last week. Striker Evanilson and Amine Adli have been moved to the bench. David Brooks and Marcus Tavernier are now part of the starting XI.
- Bournemouth Starting XI: Petrovic, Jimenez, Hill, Senesi, Truffert, Scott, Adams, Brooks, Rayan, Kroupi, Tavernier
- Substitutes: Mandas, Evanilson, Christie, Smith, Diakite, Adli, Unal, Toth, Milosavljevic
Sunderland’s Changes Ahead of the Match
Sunderland’s coach, Regis Le Bris, has opted for four changes after a disappointing 3-1 loss to Fulham. Notably, captain Granit Xhaka returns to the lineup, making his first appearance since January 17. He has recovered from an ankle injury.
- Sunderland Starting XI: Roefs, Geertruida, Ballard, Alderete, Hume, Sadiki, Xhaka, Le Fee, Diarra, Mayenda, Talbi
- Substitutes: Ellborg, Angulo, Rigg, O’Nien, Isidor, Traore, Aleksic, H. Jones, J. Jones
Injuries Impacting the Match
Sunderland will also be without Romaine Mundle and Jocelin Ta Bi for “a few weeks or months,” following injuries suffered during the match against Fulham.
This exciting clash between Bournemouth and Sunderland is part of an intense schedule in the Premier League. Fans are looking forward to seeing how both teams perform under pressure.
