Sunderland in the Europa League: Draw details, potential opponent updates and the key squad rules | OneFootball

Sunderland will discover their first Europa League opponents later this week as anticipation builds on Wearside.

Sunderland booked a European return in May, their first since 1973, by beating Chelsea at the Stadium of Light. According to Sunderland Echo, attention now turns to the league-phase draw.

The final list of participants will be confirmed on Thursday night when the qualifying play-off round concludes.

By that stage, a small number of clubs will also have their places in the Europa League league phase confirmed following defeat in the final Champions League qualifying round.

The draw takes place on Friday, when Sunderland will learn the make-up of their opening assignments.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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