Le Bris answers Africa Cup of Nations question as Cats stars could take part

Régis Le Bris says he believes Sunderland will have a squad capable of managing the departure of a number of players to the Africa Cup of Nations later this year.

- Phil Smith

Sunderland supporters have been enthused by a fast start to the transfer window in which the club have recruited six players, but there have been some concerns that many of them could be missing for a month of the campaign.

Reinildo Mandava, Noah Sadiki, Simon Adingra and Habib Diarra are likely to be called up by their countries who have qualified for the tournament, while Chemsdine Talbi could yet be involved.

Talbi has not yet been capped by Morocco, but has confirmed his intention to represent them in the long run.

Le Bris says Sunderland's recruitment team are fully aware of the situation, but have prioritised signing the right players for the challenge ahead.