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Sunderland could sack Regis Le Bris if they miss out on Europe

Regis Le Bris has done an impressive job at Sunderland since being appointed as manager in June 2024. 

The French boss guided the Black Cats back to the Premier League after his side defeated Sheffield United 2-1 in the Championship play-off final last year. 

Sunderland have exceeded expectations in the English top-flight under Le Bris this season. They are 11th in the table with 46 points from 33 matches. 

However, according to journalist Alex Crook, the 50-year-old could be sacked if the club miss out on European qualification. 

Sunderland’s ambitious owners have not ruled out a change in the dugout this summer. 

European football within reach

The Black Cats made a strong start to the 2025-26 campaign, picking up 17 points from their opening nine league games. 

They didn’t lose at home until mid-February when Liverpool prevailed 1-0 following a 61st-minute goal from Virgil van Dijk. 

Sunderland have collected 10 points from their last six league fixtures. 

Although they came out on the losing side of a seven-goal thriller with Aston Villa last weekend, Sunderland are still very much in the race for European football next season. 

They are currently four points behind Brighton & Hove Albion in sixth. 

Sunderland return to Premier League action on Friday when they welcome Nottingham Forest to the Stadium of Light. 

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