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‘Where we want to be’: Régis Le Bris stays positive as stuttering Sunderland face Coventry reunion

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Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 1:59 PM
‘Where we want to be’: Régis Le Bris stays positive as stuttering Sunderland face Coventry reunion
Key Things to Know
  • Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris is staying positive ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash against Frank Lampard's Coventry City.
  • Le Bris dismissed complaints about Sunderland's busy schedule following their recent qualification for European competition.
  • Sunderland are looking to secure only their second Premier League victory of the season this weekend.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris remains positive ahead of Saturday's Premier League match against Frank Lampard's 19th-placed Coventry City. Despite entering the game seeking only their second league win of the season, Le Bris insisted he will not complain about a congested schedule driven by European commitments and domestic cup runs following Wednesday's 3-2 Carabao Cup win against Brentford.

The article notes Sunderland's squad has been tested by recruitment gaps and injuries to strikers Brian Brobbey and Wilson Isidor. Meanwhile, Le Bris is hopeful defender Nordi Mukiele can shake off a minor throat injury, while veteran midfielder Granit Xhaka aims to regain his best form amid off-pitch distractions.

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