Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris: The secret to our success
Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris reveals the secret to his team's success, praising key players and assessing their Premier League prospects.
Sunderland are not just fighting to stay in the Premier League, they're sitting pretty in the top half of the table and eyeing European spots. Manager Regis Le Bris has revealed the secret to his team's success.
Discussing his key players, Le Bris praised goalkeeper Robin Roefs, defenders Nordi Mukiele, Omar Alderete and Dan Ballard, as well as midfielders Granit Xhaka and Brian Brobbey.
Le Bris highlighted his team's defensive solidity, saying: "We're defending very well. We've conceded 29 goals in 25 games, which is one of the best records in the Premier League."
On goalkeeper Robin Roefs, Le Bris said: "He's been performing excellently. Despite his youth and inexperience, he's proving to be a top-class goalkeeper."
Le Bris also praised defenders Nordi Mukiele and Omar Alderete, saying: "They're excellent defenders. They're physically strong and tactically well-prepared."
On Dan Ballard, Le Bris added: "He's a top defender and one of our key players."
Granit Xhaka was lauded by Le Bris as: "A very experienced player. He's our captain and his experience is invaluable to us."
Brian Brobbey was praised as: "A great attacker. He's one of our key players and his goals are crucial to us."
Le Bris concluded by revealing the secret to his team's success: "We're playing well together. Our defence and attack are clicking and our team spirit is excellent."