LE BRIS ON PRESSURE

Regis Le Bris has said that he enjoys the pressure ahead of the derby and has noted it's totally different to manage a game than to watch it.

EASY TO FOCUS IN BIG GAMES

“Yes, usually because it’s our job so we don’t get disturbed by the atmosphere. We try to use the best part of the atmosphere to win the game. I think, for example, probably the last one with a really loud atmosphere was against Coventry and I think it was really tense, really balanced and this little spark from the crowd helped as well.”

INDIVIDUAL BATTLES

“We don’t know the starting lineup of Newcastle but they are consistent, one, two or three changes are still possible and for us we are consistent as well. We always know what will be the duels and it’s not always one v one, it’s more two v two and three v three everywhere. We try to explain their references, their habits and then to anticipate and to help, the player has to manage the opportunities and problems.”

WATCHING VERSUS MANAGING

“The atmosphere in the stadium is totally different and especially when you are the coach and you are involved in the process. It’s loud when you are a spectator and it’s totally different when you are the manager because you are part of the process, so enjoy it.”

DO YOU ENJOY THE PRESSURE?

“Yes, absolutely. We came from the Championship last year, now we are in the Premier League. We are so happy to live this experience at the Stadium of Light against one of the best rivals in the league. It’s really positive. We can lose, we can win. We will give the maximum for this fixture and we’ll see the output.”