Granit Xhaka axed: Three Sunderland players Regis Le Bris should drop vs Chelsea to save his job

Le Bris faces pressure ahead of Chelsea visit with Sunderland bottom of the Premier League; Xhaka, Rigg and Isidor flagged for potential omission.

Regis Le Bris is under mounting pressure at Sunderland with the club bottom of the Premier League. The owners have backed him for now, but that support could evaporate if the Black Cats fail to beat Chelsea at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, 7 November. A win would move Sunderland closer to safety.

The article suggests three changes Le Bris should consider. Granit Xhaka, the club captain, had one of his worst performances against Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League, losing possession 29 times and lacking sharpness in duels. Chris Rigg was hooked at half-time in that match after completing none of his dribbles and winning none of his duels. Wilson Isidor also disappointed, taking four shots but failing to create or score despite being given a chance to shine.

The piece argues that if Brian Brobbey is fit, he should replace Isidor up front, with Tymur Tutierov also potentially deserving an opportunity.