Regis le Bris discusses Sunderland squad depth before facing Brentford

Sunderland manager Regis le Bris addressed the media ahead of Saturday’s Premier League match against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. The club faces an upcoming period of intense competition, including European fixtures, with the manager expressing satisfaction with his 22 to 23-man squad depth. During the session, le Bris confirmed that midfielder Habib Diarra will be sidelined for six to eight weeks due to a hamstring injury. Reflecting on the summer transfer window, the manager stated the club achieved its recruitment targets, which included adding experienced players like Kevin Danso and Thomas Meunier, alongside younger prospects. Meanwhile, the future of Chemsdine Talbi remains uncertain as the club evaluates a potential move for the player to Turkey. Sunderland looks to improve upon its previous 3-0 loss to Brentford as it prepares for the upcoming weekend fixture.

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