Tom Burwell left Sunderland earlier this week, so what does the exit of the interim chief executive mean for the Black Cats?

We also discuss the news lines to come out of Regis Le Bris' press conference, including the latest with Brian Brobbey and Dan Ballard and Granit Xhaka's punishment for his false covid certificate.

We also preview the weekend game with Brighton.

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It's been a worrying week on Wearside after the international break injuries sustained by Brian Brobbey and Dan Ballard.

We discuss the pair as we wait for an update.

We reflect on Regis Le Bris' 100 games in charge of Sunderland. And we talk the Manchester City charges and what any punishment could potentially mean for the Black Cats.

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We sat down with Florent Ghisolfi ahead of Sunderland's Carabao Cup victory over Hull City in midweek.

The director of football discussed the pursuit of Malick Fofana, Chemsdine Talbi's situation and Juan Angulo.

We reflect on our chat with Ghisolfi, look back on the Hull win and preview a huge week for the Black Cats.

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