Sunderland aims for more than just survival in EPL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Sunderland's ambitious plans for the upcoming Premier League season were highlighted by manager Régis Le Bris, who mentioned the team could face 55 games. With a strengthened squad, including players like Granit Xhaka and Habib Diarra, Sunderland appears focused on challenging for a top-half finish rather than merely surviving. Le Bris reaffirmed that striker Wilson Isidor will remain with the club, addressing concerns over squad depth. The coaching staff, led by Le Bris, is preparing for a demanding season with a clear strategy. The transfer window remains open for three more weeks as the club seeks to bolster its roster further.
- •Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris cites a potential 55 matches this season.
- •The squad includes experienced players like Granit Xhaka and Reinildo.
- •Wilson Isidor has been confirmed to stay with Sunderland amid transfer speculation.
- •Sunderland is focused on a top-half finish in the Premier League.
- •The transfer window still has three weeks remaining for further signings.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Sunderland Are Well-Placed To Kick On Once Again
"With Régis Le Bris predicting 55 games and Sunderland’s squad already stronger than a year ago, could the club be targeting far more than Premier League survival?
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