Daniel Wales reports ahead of Sunderland’s Premier League fixture against AFC Bournemouth, as Head Coach Régis Le Bris stated that the Black Cats’ recent defeat against Fulham was part of the journey that they are on in the top flight, and that they will face challenges as a club that they must overcome.
00:00After such positivity in recent weeks, Sunderland's defeat away at Fulham was a bitter pill to swallow.
00:09It was not the Black Cat's finest performance of the season so far, and there was evident frustration at full time.
00:16And whilst Sunderland do have the opportunity to get back to winning ways against Bournemouth at the Stadium of Light this weekend,
00:23Regis Labrise pointed out that the defeat against Fulham was just one of the obstacles that they will face this season.
00:30I think it's part of our journey in the Premier League and we expected a tough game against Fulham
00:36because they have this ability to create chances with different threats.
00:44So, for example, they were really good against Arsenal a few weeks ago, so it wasn't a surprise.
00:49So we were prepared for that. We struggled just a small part of the first half, I think.
00:57Then we had a good period when we dominated the ball, we've had created too many chances and they finished really well.
01:06Maybe with more energy, using the energy of their crowd as well.
01:10So it's not a concern, just a good reminder about the level of this league.
01:16Sunderland knew the challenge that they were in for this season in the Premier League.
01:19Evidenced by their signing of Granit Xhaka to bolster the quality in their midfield to compete.
01:27Xhaka has been a revelation at the Stadium of Light this season, with supporters taking to him hugely given the quality that he possesses both on and off the ball.
01:36His leadership skills will be in question this weekend though, to make sure that Sunderland do not suffer two defeats in a row in the Premier League as Bournemouth visit the Stadium of Light.
01:46The Cherries have had a good start to the season, meaning this fixture will not be an easy one for Regis Labrice and Granit Xhaka.
01:54But if by 5pm on Saturday evening, Sunderland have emerged from the fixture with Bournemouth with all three points, then all on Wearside will once again have a spring in their step.
02:07Fulham was a tough loss to take, but if Sunderland want to survive, this is the type of game they need to respond in.
02:14Fulham was a tough one for Regis Labrice and the City Labrice and the City Labrice.
02:27Fulham was a tough one for Regis Labrice but to have a good start for Regis Labrice and the City Labrice, which could be the first thing.
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