Sunderland lost just their second home league game this season against Swansea City in a 1-0 defeat at the Stadium of Light.
It was only the second time the Black Cats have been defeated on home soil this season and saw the Swans climb up to 12th.
Fourth-placed Sunderland were undone by Ben Cabango’s goal for the visitors.
But despite being already assured a top-six spot, they are hoping to finish the season strongly to hit the play-off battle in perfect shape.
CALM: Regis Le Bris
Le Bris: I am not concerned at all
Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris said: “This was a disappointing result.
“We expected more and wanted to win, but it wasn’t to be today.
“We didn’t create many chances and it was difficult to put them under pressure.
“They were well-organised and it wasn’t easy to find a solution.
“At the same time, we didn’t find the good dynamic, the rhythm to find a solution.
“We are in that period where we have a specific goal at the end of the season.
“We want to win the game, but we want to make sure we are in the best shape.
“It is a weird period and well deserved because we almost secured fourth place today.
“It is more difficult for the fans to understand we are not winning at home.
“We are not happy with result, but the main purpose now is to have fresh players, available players.
“I am not concerned at all.
“We just want to improve our game, but doesn’t mean we are happy.”
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