Régis Le Bris defends Sunderland players and issues message to fans after Europa League defeat

Sunderland head coach Régis Le Bris defended his squad's effort while acknowledging supporter frustration following a 2-0 Europa League defeat against Dinamo Zagreb. The loss at the Stadium of Light leaves Sunderland with just one victory, coming in the Carabao Cup, since returning from the October international break. Le Bris urged supporters to stick together with the squad and coaching staff during this difficult stretch.

While conceding that his side lacked intensity in the first half and needed more quality overall, Le Bris refused to make excuses for the slide in form. He emphasized that the challenging period will define the team's character and noted that Sunderland must refocus immediately for their upcoming match against Chelsea on Sunday.