In Round 6 of the Premier League, Sunderland lost to Brighton 0-2 at home despite the visitors being reduced to 10 men in the second half. After the match, Sunderland manager Le Bris acknowledged that his team lacked composure under pressure and struggled to break down Brighton's deep defensive block, particularly in the final third.

After this match, do you have to accept that the better team won?

Yes, the result is very disappointing. To be honest, I think the match went through different phases. In the first half, both teams were evenly matched, the intensity was high and very tense. Both sides were pressing, counter-pressing, competing physically and fighting for second balls.

We created a few chances, but the quality of our play in the final third wasn't good enough; we lacked precision. Early in the second half, we were poorly organized defensively when facing their long throw-in, and that created an opportunity for them. This is one of the most important aspects of this league: if you're careless for a moment, you pay the price, and they're very good at capitalizing on such moments.

Then came the red card, and they retreated into a deep defensive shape, which made it very difficult for us to break them down. To be honest, during that period, we didn't show enough quality or composure to create chances. The match entered a completely different phase.

Why is it so difficult to break down a team with only 10 men?

This happens frequently. I think the opposition's first thought at that moment is to hold the scoreline, so their shape becomes very compact. They know that by keeping their shape tight, once they regain possession, they can exploit the spaces behind our lines to launch counterattacks. This puts you in a difficult position tactically. Clearly, when we need to push forward and attack, we must improve our performance in this area.

What do you think the team was missing today?

Composure, mainly composure. I think our approach was right, and the team showed fighting spirit and determination. But when we came under pressure and entered the final third, we didn't have enough composure.

Before the international break, you played very openly at the Etihad. Does today's match show that without a key attacking outlet like Brobbey, and lacking his physical presence, that affects your performance?

Yes, it's always good to have a quality player in the squad who can help the team. But that's not the only reason. We'll face many matches like this, and there will be times when we can't field our strongest lineup—if we even have a fixed starting XI. So you have to learn to cope with these situations.

Next, you're entering a very busy schedule with midweek matches, Sunday fixtures and Saturday games. What challenges will such a schedule present?

This is something we earned last season through our performances, and we're looking forward to it. Of course, we're Sunderland and we're in the Premier League, so it won't be easy—really won't be easy. We'll face significant challenges, but these are the matches we want to play.

There will be times when we play poorly, and I think that's inevitable. But we'll stick to our plan, stick to our principles. We believe in this team, we believe in our methods, and we'll keep fighting.

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