Sunderland player with 0% and 33% stats could cost Regis Le Bris his job

Omar Alderete's poor display in Sunderland's 3-1 loss to Coventry—including a red card—has intensified scrutiny on manager Regis Le Bris, who faces potential sacking after seven winless games.

Sunderland centre-back Omar Alderete delivered a woeful performance in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Coventry City at the CBS Arena, a display that could prove costly for manager Regis Le Bris. The 29-year-old Paraguayan international, restored to the starting eleven for only the second time this Premier League season, failed to win a single ground duel from five attempts, misplaced six of nine long passes (33% accuracy), and lost possession 14 times. He was sent off in the 89th minute for a second bookable offence after committing four fouls.

Alderete's form has deteriorated significantly this season despite a strong 2023-24 campaign following his move from Getafe, when he made 34 appearances as Sunderland qualified for the Europa League. He now ranks among the worst-performing Premier League centre-backs for duels won per 90 (2.57), duel win percentage (31.6%), successful pass percentage (75.8%), and fouls committed per 90 (2.14).

Le Bris's decision to start Alderete—who had been benched for two games before the Coventry match—may prove damaging as Sunderland remain winless in seven Premier League games and sit bottom of the table with five points. The manager had praised Alderete after a Carabao Cup win against Brentford, but Saturday's performance has completely undermined that confidence.