Sunderland players shine as Enzo Le Fee and Granit Xhaka lead early season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Sunderland has started the 2026/27 season strong under Regis Le Bris, with standout performances from players like Enzo Le Fee and Granit Xhaka. Both midfielders have contributed significantly, with Le Fee having a standout match against AZ Alkmaar, where he created chances and scored from the penalty spot. However, injury concerns loom as Brian Brobbey faces a hamstring strain. As Sunderland heads into the international break, Le Fee is being touted as the team's most pivotal performer based on his contributions across matches.
- •Sunderland had impressive performances against Arsenal and Manchester City.
- •Enzo Le Fee scored a penalty in the Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar.
- •Granit Xhaka led with an average rating of 7.37 in the Premier League.
- •Brian Brobbey scored a hat-trick but suffered a hamstring injury.
- •The team awaits the diagnosis for injured players before returning from the break.
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"Several Sunderland players have been in stellar form at the start of the season ahead of the international break, but one Black Cat deserves to be singled out for their stunning form.
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