'We're going to suffer, but it's cool, very chill, we'll do something good'

Nordi Mukiele has made no secret of his preferred role at Sunderland after completing his move from Paris Saint-Germain – while delivering a glowing assessment of head coach Régis Le Bris and the project on Wearside.

- by Sport Reporter

The 27-year-old, who featured at centre-back during Sunderland's Carabao Cup defeat to Huddersfield Town, revealed that although he is happy to fill in when required, he sees himself primarily as a right-back.

"I would say I prefer to play as a right-back,” Mukiele admitted.

"Back today, the coach needed me to play as a centre-back. I just respond. I go on the pitch and I do what I have to do. This is my job. If I have a preference, I would say right-back, of course. I'm here to help the team and this is what I will try to do for this season."

Mukiele also expressed his admiration for Le Bris' calm and methodical approach, praising the way the Sunderland boss communicates with his players and keeps the squad focused.

"One thing I would say is it's really calm, very chill. This is a very good thing, and you need this as a player," Mukiele said.

"The coach is really chill and calm, and he explains everything in a good way. We also have staff who know how to talk, and this is very important. Because we know we're going to suffer this year, this year, this season. Of course, yes. We need also the boss of the team, the coach, to help us and put us in a good way.