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The secrets of Sunderland’s success

The defenders Nordi Mukiele and Trai Hume and the midfielder Enzo Le Fée have been three of Sunderland’s best players this season, but have readily agreed to operate out of positions at times. “We have conversations about it,” says Le Bris. “In modern football, it’s very important to be adaptable.” The ‘side before self’ principle extends to the manager. “As a coach I don’t want to be the main man,” he says. “That’s not my purpose. I want to give knowledge and power to the players. I want them to be able to control situations and fix problems on the pitch.”