Granit Xhaka delivers his verdict on what is going wrong at Sunderland and what has to stop

Granit Xhaka has stated that persistent individual mistakes are causing Sunderland's poor form following a 3-1 Premier League defeat against Coventry City. The Black Cats sit bottom of the table and remain winless in the league since August, increasing pressure on head coach Régis Le Bris. However, Xhaka insisted that the blame lies with the players rather than the coaching staff or tactics.

Xhaka emphasized that dressing room unity and training preparation are not problems, but players must execute instructions during games and stop gifting opposition goals. He cited positive performances against Leeds, Brentford, and Lech Poznan as proof that the squad possesses the quality needed to overcome their current struggles.