Fulham boss rules Super Eagles star out of Sunderland clash

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Fulham boss rules Super Eagles star out of Sunderland clash
Paul Onuachu, Akor Adams, Moses Simon, Raphael Onyedika, Fisayo Dele Bashiru, Samuel Chukwueze, Bruno Onyemaechi, Igor Ogbu, Semi Ajayi, Bright Osayi Samuel, Stanley Nwabali during the AFCON third place match between Egypt and Nigeria. Photo by IMAGO

Fulham head coach Marco Silva has ruled Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze out of the Cottagers clash against Sunderland on Sunday, Afrik Foot reports.

The 26-year-old last featured for Marco Silva’s side in their 0-3 loss to Manchester City in the league, but wasn’t part of the team that played in their 2-1 win over Stoke City in the FA Cup.

Chukwueze scored three goals and provided three assists across all competitions before the AFCON 2025 tournament in Morocco, but has struggled to replicate the same form since returning to London.

Ryan Alebiosu, Raphael Onyedika and Samuel Chukwueze during the AFCON match between Uganda and the Super Eagles
Ryan Alebiosu, Raphael Onyedika and Samuel Chukwueze during the AFCON match between Uganda and the Super Eagles. Photo by IMAGO

Super Eagles: Samuel Chukwueze to miss Fulham vs Sunderland clash

Ahead of the clash against AFC Sunderland, Fulham boss Marco Silva confirmed Samuel Chukwueze will not be in action at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.

As per West London Sport, Chukwueze is unavailable this weekend because of a minor calf problem. The winger is expected to resume training next week.

Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford
Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford. Photo by IMAGO

However, there’s a big boost for Fulham ahead of the clash, as Sasa Lukic and Tom Cairney are back in training after a while out.

While the game against Sunderland might be too soon, all other Fulham players are fit ahead of the clash against Regis Le Bris’ side.

Samuel Chukwueze during the Premier League match between Fulham and Everton at Craven Cottage
Samuel Chukwueze during the Premier League match between Fulham and Everton at Craven Cottage. Photo by IMAGO

Fulham and Sunderland are currently 12th and 11th on the English Premier League table, respectively, two points apart.

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