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Metro
17 hours ago
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- Metro
Marc Guiu injury latest ahead of Sunderland vs West Ham
Marc Guiu is an early doubt to be available for Sunderland's Premier League opener against West Ham on Saturday. The 19-year-old completed his season-long loan move from Chelsea last week and was unveiled at the Stadium of Light during Sunderland's final pre-season friendly against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. However, Guiu could miss the start of Sunderland's Premier League campaign as he has had no pre-season training due to Chelsea's Club World Cup campaign this summer. The striker was part of Enzo Maresca's squad which travelled to the United States and he made two appearances as a substitute during the group stage as Chelsea went on to win the competition. Guiu went on holiday to Hawaii after the Club World Cup ended on July 13 and returned to the UK this month to finalise his loan move to Sunderland. In The Mixer: Exclusive analysis, FPL tips and transfer talk sent straight to your inbox every week – sign up, it's an open goal. Guiu played no part in the 3-0 defeat to Rayo Vallecano at the weekend and Sunderland head coach, Regis Le Bris, admitted after the game that Chelsea's on-loan striker may need to work on his match fitness before he is able to start for the Black Cats. 'We are still in the process to improve the squad and progressively new signings like these two will help the squad, even if they started later,' Le Bris said. 'So, we'll have to be patient with them, to build their foundations for the season.' Eliezer Mayenda is likely to start in Sunderland's attack against West Ham, although Wilson Isidor returned from injury against Rayo Vallecano and was able to play 68 minutes before being substituted. More Trending In a separate interview with Northern Echo, Le Bris was asked about the availability of Guiu and fellow new signing Arthur Masuaku for the game at home to West Ham this Saturday. 'We'll see,' Le Bris said. 'Every day we will make an assessment of their level and see how far we can push them through the training sessions. Lift the intensity, the contact. 'If they react well, they can then join the squad. If they don't react well, we wait one day, two day and assess again. So we will see for next week.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Morgan Rogers injury latest ahead of Aston Villa vs Newcastle United MORE: Martin Dubravka injury latest ahead of Tottenham vs Burnley MORE: £104m star told why he should snub Man City for Man Utd transfer
The Sun
05-08-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Sunderland coach Le Bris signs new contract after promotion success
SUNDERLAND head coach Regis Le Bris has signed a new long-term contract with the club, keeping him at the helm until 2028. The announcement comes after the Frenchman guided the Black Cats back to the Premier League following an eight-year absence. Le Bris, who joined Sunderland in June 2024 after leaving Lorient, led the team to a dramatic Championship play-off final victory over Sheffield United in May. A 2-1 win at Wembley, sealed by Tommy Watson's decisive goal, secured their top-flight return. 'The connection I have with the staff, players, and supporters has been natural, and we shared many great moments together,' said Le Bris. 'The collective ambition is there to see, and now, there is a desire to become stronger. I can feel the energy and intent to push forward.' Sunderland finished fourth in the Championship last season before overcoming Coventry in the play-off semi-finals. The club has since strengthened its squad with eight new signings, including former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka. Director of Football Florent Ghisolfi praised Le Bris's impact, stating, 'Regis' new contract is a mark of recognition for the outstanding work he's undertaken since arriving at Sunderland. Our objective is to establish Sunderland as a Premier League club in identity, performance, and ambition.' Sunderland will begin their 2025-26 Premier League campaign at home against West Ham on August 16. - AFP
The Hindu
05-08-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Premier League: Sunderland coach Le Bris signs long-term contract after securing promotion
Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris was rewarded with a new long-term contract until 2028 on Monday after leading the club to Premier League promotion. The 49-year-old Frenchman was appointed in June 2024 after leaving Lorient and led the Black Cats back into the top flight. A 2-1 win over Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final in May marked the club's return to the Premier League after an eight-year absence. 'The connection I have with the staff, players, and supporters has been natural, and we shared many great moments together,' said Le Bris, whose side opens its 2025-26 campaign at home to West Ham on August 16. ALSO READ | Son Heung-Min agrees terms with MLS club Los Angeles FC: Reports 'The collective ambition is there to see, and now, there is a desire to become stronger. I can feel the energy and intent to push forward, and we need that in the next challenges we will face. In every part of the organisation, everyone has their part to play, and we are all aligned,' he added. Sunderland finished fourth in the Championship last season before earning a dramatic play-off semifinal victory over Coventry to seal its spot at Wembley, where Tommy Watson's winner secured top flight football. The club has signed eight players over the summer including former Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka.
The 42
05-08-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Sunderland coach Le Bris rewarded with new contract
SUNDERLAND HEAD COACH Regis Le Bris was rewarded with a new long-term contract until 2028 on Monday after leading the club to Premier League promotion. The 49-year-old Frenchman was appointed in June 2024 after leaving Lorient and led the Black Cats back into the top flight. A 2-1 win over Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final in May marked the club's return to the Premier League after an eight-year absence. Advertisement 'The connection I have with the staff, players, and supporters has been natural, and we shared many great moments together,' said Le Bris, whose side open their 2025-26 campaign at home to West Ham on August 16. 'The collective ambition is there to see and now, there is a desire to become stronger. I can feel the energy and intent to push forward, and we need that in the next challenges we will face. 'In every part of the organisation, everyone has their own part to play, and we are all aligned.' Sunderland finished fourth in the Championship last season before earning a dramatic play-off semi-final victory over Coventry to seal their spot at Wembley, where Tommy Watson's winner secured top flight football. The club have signed eight players over the summer including former Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka. Director of Football Florent Ghisolfi said: Our objective is to establish Sunderland as a Premier League Club – not just in name, but in identity, performance, and ambition – and Regis is an important part of that vision.' – © AFP 2025
The Sun
05-08-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Sunderland coach Le Bris signs new contract until 2028
SUNDERLAND head coach Regis Le Bris has signed a new long-term contract with the club, keeping him at the Stadium of Light until 2028. The 49-year-old Frenchman, who joined in June 2024 after leaving Lorient, guided the Black Cats back to the Premier League after an eight-year absence. Le Bris led Sunderland to a dramatic Championship play-off final victory over Sheffield United in May, securing promotion with a 2-1 win. The club will begin their 2025-26 Premier League campaign at home to West Ham on August 16. 'The connection I have with the staff, players, and supporters has been natural, and we shared many great moments together,' Le Bris said. 'The collective ambition is there to see and now, there is a desire to become stronger. I can feel the energy and intent to push forward, and we need that in the next challenges we will face.' Sunderland finished fourth in the Championship last season before overcoming Coventry in the play-off semi-finals. Tommy Watson's winner at Wembley sealed their return to the top flight. The club has since strengthened their squad with eight new signings, including former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka. Director of Football Florent Ghisolfi praised Le Bris for his impact. 'Regis' new contract is a mark of recognition for the outstanding work he's undertaken since arriving at Sunderland, and more importantly, it reflects our trust in the future we're building together,' Ghisolfi said. 'Our objective is to establish Sunderland as a Premier League Club - not just in name, but in identity, performance, and ambition - and Regis is an important part of that vision.' - AFP
