Why Granit Xhaka is not playing for Sunderland against West Ham today

Granit Xhaka has been ruled out of Sunderland’s Premier League clash with West Ham United this afternoon.

A statement from Sunderland said: ‘Granit Xhaka has been ruled out of today’s trip to West Ham United.

‘The midfielder sustained an ankle injury in last weekend’s victory over Crystal Palace and is now undergoing a period of rehabilitation at the Academy of Light.’

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Article source: https://metro.co.uk/2026/01/24/granit-xhaka-not-playing-sunderland-west-ham-today-26488075/