adaptability

Sunderland sit at the top of the Championship, with 28 points from their first 12 games, a position that head coach Régis Le Bris attributes to the team’s growing tactical maturity. Le Bris was especially impressed with their recent 2-0 victory over Oxford United, where Sunderland’s quick adaptability following Oxford’s halftime formation change highlighted their new level of versatility. Reflecting on their vastly improved home form this season, Le Bris emphasized that maintaining consistency and making swift, in-game adjustments have been pivotal. “The quality is there,” he noted, “but now it’s about building consistency, culture, and maturity to keep that level throughout the season.”