Granit Xhaka and Thomas Meunier promise response after Ipswich Town setback | OneFootball

Granit Xhaka and Thomas Meunier promised a response to supporters after Sunderland began their Premier League campaign with defeat at Ipswich Town.

Régis Le Bris’ team were beaten at Portman Road. Nilson Angulo had earlier scored with a fine direct free-kick, before former Sunderland winger Jack Clarke came off the bench to hit the winner amid defensive errors.

Granit Xhaka, Sunderland’s captain, addressed fans alongside an image in the pink away kit: “Not our day. Not our result. But our season is only getting started. We’ll bounce back stronger and give you something to believe in.”

Thomas Meunier, handed his full Sunderland debut by Le Bris, focused on the next challenge: “Nothing but more willpower and determination for the next game. Let’s put the record straight.”

After a frustrating afternoon in Suffolk, Sunderland left empty-handed, and attention now turns to the next fixture with an emphasis on a quick response.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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