Sunderland’s transformation under Regis Le Bris has been nothing short of remarkable. Despite the skepticism surrounding his appointment after being relegated, the decision made by chairman Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and sporting director Kristjaan Speakman to bring in the Frenchman has proven to be a stroke of genius. From a team that struggled last season and lacked direction, Sunderland now sit on top of the Championship with an impressive 28 points from their first 12 games.
One telling statistic that highlights their improvement is the Goals-xG metric. Last season, they had a dismal -10.7 rating, indicating that they should have scored 10 more goals based on the chances they created. Fast forward to this season, and Sunderland now boast a +5.4 Goals-xG, showcasing a remarkable turnaround under Le Bris.
Despite losing key players in the summer, Sunderland’s attacking prowess has significantly improved, thanks to the Frenchman’s impact. The change in mentality and performance of the team is clear to see, with fans now excited and re-energized. The bold decision to appoint Le Bris has paid off dividends, and Sunderland now look like strong contenders for the Championship title.
