Sunderland boss Regis le Bris has been chatting with the media earlier than Saturday’s Premier League recreation in opposition to on the Stadium of Gentle (kick-off 15:00 GMT).
Listed here are the important thing strains from his information convention:
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There are not any new damage considerations, which Le Bris stated is “excellent news” earlier than a three-game week.
He stated there shall be pure squad rotation for the following three video games and has “had this dialog with the gamers” already.
On bouncing again from defeat at final Saturday: It is a part of our journey within the Premier League. We anticipated a tricky recreation. It wasn’t a shock. It isn’t a priority – it’s only a reminder in regards to the stage of this league. We’re all the time in a position to react after defeat so I hope it will likely be the case as soon as once more.”
Saturday’s opponents Bournemouth are “a great mannequin for us” in “the best way they’ve constructed within the final 4 seasons” to determine themselves as a Premier League workforce.
On Sam Allardyce calling Granit Xhaka the most effective quantity six within the league: “The Premier League has many good gamers and midfielders. We’re actually completely satisfied to have a participant like Granit. His stage on the pitch, his requirements and the best way he leads are actually good for our workforce.”
He stated Sunderland “do not must be scared” by the upcoming fixtures as they “know the problem shall be huge” however are a vital a part of enhancing.