Régis Le Bris salutes 'Mackems in Milan' as symbol of Sunderland’s rise after Europa draw | OneFootball

Régis Le Bris framed Sunderland’s Europa League trip to AC Milan at San Siro as a marker of the club’s recent progress, while keeping the emphasis on the team and its supporters.

The draw delivered the much-anticipated Mackems in Milan moment after years of taunts from Newcastle United fans about European absence. According to Sunderland Echo, Le Bris acknowledged the wider significance but said it was foremost a reward for loyal backing.

He said they are proud of Sunderland and that supporters deserve this position for their passion, connection and support. He called San Siro iconic and recognised Milan’s stature, while stressing they want to be efficient and competitive in the cup.

Luke O’Nien said the excitement around a first European campaign in 53 years should be balanced by a determination to normalise such seasons and repeat them in years to come. He added that the aim is to be competitive and go as far as possible.

In the league phase, Sunderland will visit Lech Poznan, Anderlecht and Torreense, with home games against AZ Alkmaar, Dinamo Zagreb, Levski Sofia and Jagiellonia Białystok at the Stadium of Light.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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