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Regis Le Bris spells out what he is demanding from Sunderland players in next week

Regis Le Bris has told his Sunderland players to “show resilience” and provide a strong reaction to Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 6:00 AM
Regis Le Bris spells out what he is demanding from Sunderland players in next week
Key Things to Know
  • Regis Le Bris has demanded his Sunderland squad show resilience and bounce back following a 2-0 loss at Bournemouth.
  • Sunderland dropped into the Premier League relegation zone after failing to win six of their seven league games.
  • The Black Cats face Lech Poznan in the Europa League on Thursday before hosting Leeds United on Sunday.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris has called on his squad to demonstrate resilience and deliver a quick response following their 2-0 defeat against Bournemouth. The loss at the Vitality Stadium, marked by Kevin Danso's early red card and an error from Omar Alderete, left the club in the Premier League relegation zone after failing to win six of their first seven league matches.

Le Bris emphasized the need to reset ahead of a busy week featuring a Europa League trip to face Lech Poznan on Thursday and a home clash against Leeds United on Sunday. Sunderland are also expecting an attacking boost with Brian Brobbey likely to return, easing pressure on 21-year-old forward Timur Tutierov while Wilson Isidor remains sidelined with an injury.

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