Le Bris on 'unacceptable' racial abuse, injury updates and Xhaka's return

Sunderland boss Regis le Bris has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium (kick-off 12:30 GMT).

You can listen to Le Bris speak to the media here, or take in the key lines from his news conference:

• Le Bris said the racial abuse that Romaine Mundle received was "unacceptable" and that the club "stand with him" during this difficult period. Le Bris added: "There is no room for racism or abuse in football. That is clear for us. We stand for respect and inclusion. Diversity is the values of football and the values of the club."
• Captain, Granit Xhaka "might" be named in the starting XI after featuring from the bench in Sunderland's 3-1 defeat against Fulham.
• Mundle and Jocelin Ta Bi are set for a "few weeks or months" out after suffering injuries against the Cottagers.
• However, Le Bris confirmed Nordi Mukiele and Brian Brobbey's return from injury would be a "shorter" turnaround "depending on the way they respond to the treatment and the rehab".
• Defender Dennis Cirkin is fit to return to match action for the Wearside club in 10 days, whilst forward, Bertrand Traore has returned to "full training this week".
• Sunderland have lost three consecutive Premier League games, but Le Bris said "it is part of the process" during their return to the top flight.
• Le Bris explained: "We are in a tough league – a young team with injuries, suspensions and different events. We expected that a bit earlier [in the season]. It is not the best period from a results perspective. We are learning a lot, and it is often in these tough phases that you are learning more."
• On other teams poaching Sunderland's talent: "It is going to be another part of the journey a bit later. Our main focus is not that one."

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