Sunderland sit bottom of the Premier League table after nine games, with just one win and six defeats. The club's Europa League campaign, featuring a trip to AC Milan, is viewed as a potential hindrance to their domestic form. Manager Regis le Bris, credited with the club's return to Europe after 53 years, faces questions about his long-term future following a 3-1 defeat at Coventry City.
Captain Granit Xhaka publicly questioned the team's "courage.
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