Le Bris insists busy schedule will make Sunderland stronger
Despite winning only once in the league, Le Bris says the demands of European football and domestic cups are exactly where Sunderland want to be.
Sunderland have struggled badly in the Premier League this season, winning just once. Sunderland are also stretched by Europa League matches and cup competitions.
Manager Régis Le Bris could point to the overload as an excuse. Le Bris says the busy schedule creates the perfect conditions to improve.
He points to the Carabao Cup, where a 3-2 win against Brentford showed signs of the attacking football he wants. "This is exactly where we want to be," Le Bris said, "with the opportunity to play regularly in Europe, competing in the Premier League and domestic cups."
The manager faces a test this Saturday when newly promoted Coventry visits. Injury troubles to key forwards leave him short of depth in attack.
- Only one in Premier League
- League wins this season
- Seventh place, qualified for Europa League
- Previous season finish
- Beat Brentford 3-2
- Carabao Cup result
- Two Premier League wins from 19th place
- Coventry's record
Why it mattersA Premier League side's season can hinge on how well the manager keeps morale and focus when results turn bad and fatigue sets in. Le Bris's confidence could steady the ship or ring hollow if losses continue.
AustraliaAustralian fans following Premier League football will watch how Sunderland responds to Le Bris's philosophy over the next weeks as they juggle multiple competitions.
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