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BBC News
14-08-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Le Bris on Xhaka captaincy, 'mindset' and 'busy' summer
Sunderland boss Regis le Bris has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against West Ham at the Stadium of Light (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Le Bris confirmed that a decision will be made on Friday as to whether latest signings Omar Alderete and Arthur Masuaku are available to start Saturday's match or use as an option later in the Granit Xhaka being named as the new captain: "It's really natural because of Granit's level and his experience, leadership and understanding of the game. It's really easy after 10 minutes on the pitch to know that he will be our captain."He added: "For Dan [Neil] [who was captain last season] it's an opportunity to grow. He's young, still only 23 and he has the potential to become a Premier League player. For us as a club, a squad, as a coach and as a manager, it's a chance with this new experience to grow and that is the same for Dan."Le Bris feels like the "mindset has changed" this week as they prepare for their Premier League return: "We have to accept that we will suffer because the league is the best in the world, but lets fight and we'll see [what happens]."On how he would describe the summer at the club: "Busy. Interesting. The workflow was really positive. You can feel it in the building. Lots of work to do as it is a massive change. We reinforce everything in the club to be competitive at that level, so challenge is there but it's very positive the way we solve different problems and it has been a very positive experience."He said they need to "break the rule" for promoted clubs struggling to pick up points early and added: "It is very important. Last season we broke the rule with five defeats in a row. So there is always a new story. Can't be limited with previous experiences. It is a new experience and we believe we can hunt every single point and do our best for the fans."On proving people wrong like last season: "This is our mindset because we don't know the future. It is up to us to decide how we want to work, how we want to play, how we want to face the different challenges, how we want to be resilient, how we want to develop our togetherness - that is on us."Follow all of Thursday's Premier League news conferences and the rest of the day's football news
Yahoo
11-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Enzo Le Fee & Dan Neil state of play as Regis Le Bris confirms Sunderland stance
REGIS Le Bris has hinted that Enzo Le Fee might have to settle for a place on the bench at the start of the season for Sunderland. But he insists the Frenchman could very quickly become a starting regular again. And Sunderland's head coach also says Dan Neil "absolutely" remains part of his plans, despite the influx of midfielders during the summer transfer window. Le Fee and Neil were both notable omissions from the Sunderland side that travelled to Germany to face Augsburg on Saturday, with Le Bris naming what appears to be his strongest XI for the first friendly of the weekend. The duo then both played for a second Sunderland XI in Sunday's 3-0 home defeat to Rayo Vallecano. Le Fee was also a substitute for Sunderland in last week's friendly against Betis, coming off the bench for the final half an hour. "We'll have two or three players like Enzo, really close to the starting XI but at the same time we have to make a choice because we can only play with 11 players," explained Le Bris, who selected a midfield trio of Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki and Habib Diarra at Augsburg. "We need to build starters and finishes. Our midfielders will have this opportunity, that's really clear. "It's the same for our strikers. It's positive and we will try to find this competition in every position before the end of the transfer window." RECOMMENDED READING: Le Bris updates on Sunderland centre-half search and confirms Guiu & Masuaku plan Regis Le Bris' Sunderland plan clearer after revealing selections & transfer progress When it was put to Le Bris that Le Fee starting the campaign as a "finisher" might be deemed something of a surprise given his impact and importance last season after his January arrival, Sunderland's head coach said: "At the minute but the season can change so quickly, so you can start the first game in this position, we'll see if that's the case against West Ham, we'll decide this week. "But if it's the case, maybe after one game or two or three it will change because the dynamic of the season is always different and we need 15 or 16 players at the best level." Neil, meanwhile, led Sunderland to promotion as captain but appears to have been pushed down the pecking order after the arrival of four midfielders this summer. There also remains uncertainty surrounding the 23-year-old's future, given he's now moved into the last year of his contract. Asked whether there was any update on Neil's contract situation, Le Bris said on Sunday: "Not at the minute". The head coach is, however, adamant that Neil remains very much part of his plans. "Absolutely," he said. "In Dan's position we have a strong and experienced player [Xhaka] and he will massively help the squad thanks to his level but also leadership and experience. "For a player like Dan and others who played in the Championship last season, the gap to the Premier League is really important so if you can learn behind a player like Granit then you can learn quickly and this gap can be reduced really quickly. "He will have opportunities if he works well." It must have been a challenging summer for Neil, to go from captain at Wembley to potentially losing his place in the side. But Le Bris said: "He's done well so far. "He's a good professional and he understands the situation. For me it's more an opportunity than a problem and if you think like that it's a positive."
Wall Street Journal
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Wall Street Journal
Who's Got the Time for EVs?
Familiarity is one reason drivers aren't swooning over electric vehicles (Letters, July 2). Time is another. A driver can put enough fuel in an internal-combustion vehicle within five minutes to give it 400 miles of range. Chevy's 2024 Silverado was rated the fastest-charging EV, and it takes an hour to recharge to 400 miles of range and 25 minutes to recharge to 150 miles. Who can afford that, let alone the infrastructure to support it? The Journal's Dan Neil writes that something has to give 'if automobility is to remain a defining feature in American society.' Don't count on it being gasoline. Stuart Creque
Wall Street Journal
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Wall Street Journal
Why Aren't U.S. Drivers Swooning Over EVs?
The eye-popping costs to purchase, insure and repair new vehicles enumerated in Dan Neil's 'Driven to Despair' (Off Duty, June 21) is resounding encouragement to hold on to what you have that works, is familiar and relatively inexpensive. For nearly all readers, that's going to be their vehicle powered by an internal-combustion engine. While electric-vehicle sales are growing—now around 7% of new car sales in the U.S.—that means the majority of drivers aren't ready to give up their gasoline cars or trucks. While, as Mr. Neil writes, it is 'nominally cheaper to build an EV than an equivalent ICE vehicle,' cost isn't everything. Familiarity, practicality and utility of a technology count for something and are grossly underrated.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Roma eyeing Sunderland's Dan Neil as Paredes replacement
Roma are reportedly interested in Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil. In recent days, rumors linking Leandro Paredes with an exit from the Italian capital have become more prominent. The Argentine is in fact close to moving back to Boca Juniors who have launched talks with the player's entourage. Advertisement As a result, Roma are looking for a midfielder who could replace him and fit Gasperini's system. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, one of the top names on Florent Ghisolfi's shortlist is that of Dan Neil. The 23-year-old could move on from Sunderland after their promotion to the Premier League. Neil concluded this season with 47 appearances, 2 goals and 3 assists.
