Sunderland prepares for Europa League opener against AZ Alkmaar
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:41 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Sunderland manager Regis le Bris addressed the media ahead of the team's Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar on Wednesday at the Stadium of Light. Le Bris highlighted Sunderland's return to European competition after 53 years and emphasized the importance of squad depth and experience in managing both league and European fixtures. He expressed pride in the club's progress since moving up from League One and acknowledged the lessons learned from their recent defeat to Arsenal. The match is set to kick off at 20:00 BST.
- •Sunderland faces AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League opener on September 16.
- •Le Bris emphasizes squad depth for competing in two competitions.
- •Sunderland aims to build on recent experiences against top teams.
- •Le Bris proud of Sunderland's return to European competition.
- 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Le Bris on how he will combat playing in Europe and the Premier League
- 1:41 PMYahoo Sports — Le Bris on 'special' European return, picking his strongest side and Alkmaar
"Regis Le Bris revealed that he is going to field a strong side in Sunderland’s first European match for 53 years.After a strong season, Sunderland qualified for the Europa League and are set to face...
"Sunderland boss Regis le Bris has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Europa League opener against Dutch Eredivise side AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light (20:00 BST). You want to get better.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 2:35 PMLe Bris on how he will combat playing in Europe and the Premier League
Regis Le Bris revealed that he is going to field a strong side in Sunderland’s first European match for 53 years.After a strong season, Sunderland qualified for the Europa League and are set to face...
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 1:41 PMLe Bris on 'special' European return, picking his strongest side and Alkmaar
Sunderland boss Regis le Bris has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Europa League opener against Dutch Eredivise side AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light (20:00 BST). You want to get better.
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