Sunderland boss Regis le Bris has been speaking to the media before Sunday's FA Cup game against Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium (kick-off 14:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
- On team selection: "We will probably adjust the squad, but we want to go strong. We respect the competition."
- On facing Oxford United in the FA Cup for the first time since their 2-0 defeat in the Championship last season: "One of the most iconic competitions in English football, so just like how we did against Everton we want to go strong and for the context, the last game we had [against Oxford United] is a reminder that the Championship is tough."
- He added: "Even if they are struggling in the league, we expect a tough game, especially in a competition like this, so we will have to be a strong force to be the winner of the game."
- The Black Cats boss is "not surprised" that January signing Nilson Angulo settled in so quickly. He said: "When we decided to start with him [against Liverpool] it was clear he was ready because of his background. He played a lot of football in Europe so he has big experience. After that, however, it is about his connections with his team-mates. He was brave, he worked hard and I think he will improve in his next fixture."
- On having a cup run or focusing on a high Premier League finish: "The schedule won't be too busy during the second half of the season so it's possible to combine both. Our attention is still in the league to be clear. Our target is to reach around 40 points, because the race will be intense."
- Responding to the news that sporting director Kristjaan Speakman has left the club, Le Bris said: "I think Kristjan was a huge contributor to the club's development from League One to the Premier League now. He deserves huge respect."
- He added: "Personally it was really important for me, especially in the beginning for my integration, because it was a new league and new language, new players and new club and he helped me a lot."
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