Le Bris has faith in sidelined pair

SUNDERLAND DUO ARE OUT OF THE SIDE - AND OUT OF CONTRACT IN 2026

- By MATTY HEWITT

SUNDERLAND boss Regis Le Bris admits he has no concerns about the professionalism of Dennis Cirkin and Dan Neil, but acknowledged that the club needs to make a decision on their futures in the January transfer window.

Both played important roles in the Black Cats’ rise from League One into the Premier League, but are out of contract in the summer of 2026.

Cirkin has spent the early part of the season recovering from injuries to his wrist and then his knee, while Neil has played just 102 minutes of football this term, making two appearances in the topflight.