Sunderland fell 2-0 behind to Bournemouth but Enzo Le Fee’s penalty sparked a dramatic comeback

Régis Le Bris hailed a breakthrough performance from Enzo Le Fée as the 25-year-old played a starring role in Sunderland's comeback win over Bournemouth.

Le Bris moved Le Fée back into his favoured central midfield position as he looked to get Sunderland on the front foot after a disappointing defeat to Fulham last weekend, a role that he has so far struggled to produce his best form in. Le Fée produced a superb display at the Stadium of Light, scoring a penalty and assisting Brian Brobbey's winner as the Black Cats moved temporarily back into the top four of the Premier League.

For Le Bris, it was vindication for his belief that his former Lorient star could deliver in the heart of the action.

"Yeah, I'm really pleased because it was my belief from the beginning," Le Bris said.

"I think he can be really strong in this league, for this club, in the middle of the pitch. But he's struggled so far in this position, sometimes it's a question of confidence, of flow of the game. We didn't find a solution so far, but today it was the case. So I'm happy for him and happy for us."

Sunderland have not found it easy to create chances despite an excellent start to the season, and Le Fée's contribution was a timely one for his head coach.

"It's important because if you play with three creative midfielders for the opponents, it's really tough to manage this part of the pitch," Le Bris said.

"Because they play with two, plus two forwards, so today we had an overload in this part of the pitch. And they are able to change their positions, so it's not only one position it's fluid for Noah, Granit and Enzo. So it's really tough for them, for the opponent, to catch the right references."

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Le Bris delivers verdict on another big contribution from Sunderland substitute Brian Brobbey

Le Bris wouldn't be drawn on whether Brian Brobbey's second goal for the club would lead to his inclusion in the starting XI as Sunderland face Liverpool and Manchester City this week, but praised the striker for his improvement in recent weeks.

"We don't know, we'll see," Le Bris said.

"I think it's important to give your best with the minutes you have. And so far he's doing well. I think we feel that he's improving his level, his fitness, his confidence and his references with his teammates, game after game."

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