Sunderland manager confirms Chemsdine Talbi's future

French manager Régis Le Bris of Sunderland has settled the debate surrounding the future of Moroccan international Chemsdine Talbi, confirming his desire to retain the player with the team during the current season, despite speculation linking him with a move to Al-Ittihad.

Chemsdine Talbi has been linked with a move away from Sunderland in recent days, following reports from English and Saudi media about advanced negotiations between the player and Al-Ittihad, given the Moroccan winger's situation within the team since the start of the season.

Chemsdine Talbi, who is in his second season in the Premier League after moving from Club Brugge, is experiencing a relatively difficult situation as he has faced strong competition for his position and has not been able to secure a regular starting place. He has not hidden his dissatisfaction with the number of minutes he has played so far.

The Saudi club's interest in the services of Moroccan player Chemsdine Talbi emerged after their attempts to sign Algerian Anis Haj Moussa, a winger from Feyenoord Rotterdam, fell through, highlighting Talbi as one of the available options to strengthen the team's attacking line.

However, the Moroccan winger's brilliance against Hull City in the third round of the EFL Cup reaffirmed his abilities, as he scored a stunning goal that contributed to enhancing his presence, which led Lo Près to praise his performance and confirm his desire to keep him.

Sunderland's manager, in statements to BBC Radio, expressed satisfaction with the performance that Chemsdine Talbi delivered, clarifying that the player clearly confirmed his desire to continue his journey with the team, before concluding his position by stating that the Moroccan winger "will not leave Sunderland this season."

Lo Près clarifies that Chemsdine Talbi's lack of starting appearances in some matches does not indicate a desire to part ways with him, noting that formation decisions are linked to the tactical options for each match, as well as the nature of the opponent and the playing style chosen by the team.

The French coach emphasized Chemsdine Talbi's versatility in attack and his ability to play in multiple positions, highlighting his speed in transitions and ability to exploit spaces. These factors give him significant value within the group and make him capable of providing an impact for Sunderland during the season.