“It was a new starting XI really” Regis Le Bris give honest Verdict towards Preston Carabao defeat.
Le Bris remained optimistic after Sunderland’s loss to Preston North End, viewing it as a learning opportunity for his young squad. He fielded an entirely new lineup, with most players under 23, aiming to give them valuable experience.
Despite a promising start, including a missed chance by Abdoullah Ba, Sunderland ultimately fell 2-0 to a more established Preston side. Le Bris noted this was only the third game together for this particular group, following matches against Eldense and Bradford.
The manager praised his team’s initial high pressing and defensive efforts but acknowledged their inexperience, particularly in dealing with set pieces. While disappointed to exit the cup, Le Bris emphasized the importance of such challenges for player development.
He highlighted the progress made since their Bradford game and stressed the need for patience in the growth process. Le Bris also expressed confidence that several players from this match could effectively integrate with the first team, suggesting their performance would improve alongside more experienced teammates.
Ultimately, Le Bris framed the defeat as a necessary step in the long-term development of his young squad, focusing on the lessons learned rather than the immediate result.
Why say the obvious lies we want to win every game and go through and play a totally different side that would never have won.
The coach accepted his bitter mistake of trying something different I think