Sunderland Consider Le Bris Exit If Europe Bid Falls Short

The reported stance reflects ownership pressure despite a promoted side still outperforming expectations.

Overview

Sunderland’s owners Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and Juan Sartori have not ruled out replacing head coach Regis Le Bris if the club fail to qualify for European competition, according to reports.
Sunderland are 11th in the Premier League on 46 points from 33 matches, which leaves them four points behind sixth place with five games to play.
Le Bris, appointed in June 2024, guided Sunderland up via the play-offs and has overseen a strong first season back in the top flight.
talkSPORT reports Liverpool’s Curtis Jones is considering a move as he enters the final year of his contract after limited league starts, with Inter showing strong January interest and Aston Villa and Tottenham monitoring him for the summer.
talkSPORT also says Michael Carrick has strengthened his case for the permanent Manchester United job as club figures play down Julian Nagelsmann as a current option.