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Granit Xhaka makes strong statement on Regis Le Bris’ future and what needs to change

Granit Xhaka insists Sunderland’s players must take responsibility for the club's poor run of form and has backed under-fire head coach Regis Le Bris…

By Scott Wilson · The Northern Echo

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Granit Xhaka defended Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris, insisting the players are solely responsible for their poor league form.
Sunderland sit bottom of the Premier League table after losing 3-1 to Coventry City on Saturday.
Xhaka rejected the claim that juggling Europa League fixtures serves as an excuse for their domestic struggles.

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Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka has firmly defended head coach Regis Le Bris, insisting the players must take responsibility for the club's poor Premier League form. Following a 3-1 defeat at Coventry City that left Sunderland bottom of the table, Xhaka stated that neither Le Bris nor the coaching staff are to blame for the team's struggles.

Xhaka also dismissed the club's Europa League fixture load as an excuse, instead pointing directly to recurring individual errors that lead to conceded goals. Despite strong cup performances, Sunderland have secured just one victory in their first nine league matches and sit two points from safety.

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