Brighton reaction, Chemsdine Talbi snub and Torreense Europa League preview

James Copley and Phil Smith react to Sunderland’s 2-0 Premier League defeat to Brighton at the Stadium of Light, including the frustration of failing to make a numerical advantage count.
We also discuss the growing questions around Chemsdine Talbi after the winger was left on the bench despite Sunderland chasing the game, and what Régis Le Bris’ recent comments could mean for his future.
Attention then turns to Europe as Sunderland prepare for their first continental away trip in 53 years against Torreense. On the agenda:
- Brighton reaction and what went wrong
- Sunderland’s struggles in the final third
- Chemsdine Talbi’s continued absence
- Régis Le Bris’ selection calls
- Injury concerns ahead of Europe
- Torreense preview
- What Sunderland need from their second Europa League game
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