Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris has lifted the lid on potential January transfer window plans.
The Black Cats are currently gearing up for a clash against Stoke City, where they will be hoping to right the wrongs of the recent defeat to table-toppers Sheffield United.
Sunderland currently find themselves six games winless, and their abilities in front of goal appear to have somewhat seized up, with only two goals being notched in their previous three.
A lot of the troubles, particularly in the final third of play, come down to the current injury issues that Regis Le Bris’ side have been dealt with, with Romaine Mundle notably being sidelined at the moment.
As a result, Black Cats boss Le Bris was expectedly asked if reinforcements will be made in January to bolster their options, however it was deemed by the Frenchman as something that won’t bring widespread changes at the Stadium of Light.
Regis Le Bris explains why it’s ‘clear’ that transfer window won’t bring widespread Sunderland changes
Sunderland made several signings this summer, with many coming through the doors on Deadline Day to bulk up the Black Cats’ squad.
However, despite a recent dip in form for Le Bris’ side, it’s not expected for their to be an overhaul in January, with the boss suggesting that it’s ‘not my way of thinking’.
In his pre-match press conference, he was quizzed about how many additions could be made in January, to which he said: “We can’t expect to change the whole dynamic with one or two players. It’s not my way of thinking.
“We can use this transfer window to add a specific position because of a weakness or injury. But the solution is inside the team. It’s here.”
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Regis Le Bris must not be naive with current underlying squad issues
There is no doubt that the large majority of promotion-gunning sides in Championship history end up going through blips that somewhat throw them off course during their season, but six games winless for Le Bris’ side is certainly a clear sign of caution.
There needs to be serious discussion about the issues in the recent weeks, with that ultimately coming down to tangible product in the final third, suggesting that, whilst injuries do occur, the solution to the squads’ problems aren’t ‘here’.
Sunderland are certainly still in a promotion race, despite their recent blip, but it would be naive for them to continue onwards without serious reinforcements in January.