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Regis Le Bris attempts to answer the ‘complex’ question on Sunderland’s struggles

Regis Le Bris says there's no simple answer to why his Sunderland side have suffered such a drop-off in the early stages of the season…

By Dominic Shaw · The Northern Echo

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Regis Le Bris addressed Sunderland's early-season drop in form ahead of their match against Chelsea.
Sunderland sit bottom of the Premier League table with only one league victory so far.
The Black Cats are seeking a response following consecutive defeats to Coventry and Dinamo Zagreb.

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Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris stated there is no simple explanation for his team's early-season struggles as they prepare to host Chelsea. The Black Cats are looking to rebound from consecutive losses against Coventry and Dinamo Zagreb, having won only once in the Premier League to sit at the bottom of the table.

Le Bris insisted that squad commitment and togetherness remain intact despite the slump. He pointed to multiple factors affecting the team's dynamic, including the disruption of having 12 players involved in the World Cup during pre-season and the shifting momentum of second-season expectations.

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Regis Le Bris attempts to answer the ‘complex’ question on Sunderland’s struggles

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