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Le Bris knows Sunderland’s new Sessegnon is warming the bench

Sunderland need to start getting points on the board in the Premier League.

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 8:15 AM
Le Bris knows Sunderland’s new Sessegnon is warming the bench
Key Things to Know
  • Angus Sinclair argues Regis Le Bris should start winger Chemsdine Talbi to solve Sunderland's attacking struggles.
  • Sinclair compares Talbi's creative profile and unpredictable style to former Sunderland attacker Stephane Sessegnon.
  • Sunderland sit bottom of the Premier League and have failed to score in three consecutive league matches.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Football FanCast's Angus Sinclair argues that Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris should turn to winger Chemsdine Talbi to spark the team's struggling Premier League attack. Sunderland sit bottom of the table after seven matches and have gone three straight league matches without scoring, despite a recent midweek Carabao Cup victory over Brentford.

Sinclair compares Talbi to former Sunderland playmaker Stephane Sessegnon, noting that the £20.5m signing offers maverick creativity despite past inconsistency. After scoring against both Hull City and Brentford in cup competitions, Talbi is presented as an underused bench option who could help revitalize Sunderland's rigid lineup against upcoming opponent Coventry City.

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