Regis Le Bris' admission on Dan Neil over midfield battle
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REGIS LE BRIS has told Dan Neil he will have to “step up” if he wants to nail down a place in the Sunderland midfielder next season...
“We will see what happens,” said Le Bris, when asked about Neil’s prospects next season. “I think for the players who came from League One to the Championship and then got promoted again, it’s the same for all of them, they need to step up. We trust these players, but the gap is massive. So, they will need time and they will need confidence. That’s the case for everyone.
“If they are involved, and they believe this project is important for them and they have a possibility if being part of it, then we will trust and support them.”
…The situation is a delicate one (regarding contract) although Le Bris insists it will not influence his thinking when it comes to selecting his side.
“As a manager, the contract situation is not a problem,” he said. “It is never a problem for me. If you are on the pitch and you can train properly, then you can be involved in the squad. After that, you have the other side of things with the club, but that is not my problem at the minute.”