“JUST IN”- Granit Xhaka sends passionate social media message to Sunderland fans after Bournemouth win

“JUST IN”- Granit Xhaka sends passionate social media message to Sunderland fans after Bournemouth win

Granit Xhaka was full of praise for Sunderland’s fighting spirit following their dramatic comeback victory over Bournemouth at the Stadium of Light.

The Black Cats looked in trouble early on, conceding twice within the opening 15 minutes after a series of costly errors in heavy rain.

But what followed was one of the most memorable turnarounds of the Premier League season, sending the home supporters into jubilation.

Xhaka, who wore the armband during the chaotic opening spell and helped steady the midfield, shared a message on Instagram shortly after the final whistle. “The mentality of this team.

That was special,” he posted—a statement that drew thousands of likes and a wave of replies from Sunderland fans applauding his leadership.

England icon Steph Houghton was among those who reacted, commenting “Haway Skip” with a red heart emoji, reflecting the respect Xhaka has earned since his arrival on Wearside.

Supporters described him as the beating heart of the team and credited his influence for sparking the comeback that pushed Sunderland higher up the Premier League table.

The emotion behind his message echoed the scenes at full time, as the 32-year-old punched the air in front of the Roker End with rain pouring down around him. His words highlighted the growing belief, resilience, and connection within Régis Le Bris’ squad.

Despite a tense finish—Bournemouth struck the crossbar late on and picked up a stoppage-time red card—Sunderland held firm to claim a potentially pivotal win. And as Xhaka stressed, the mentality shown across those frantic 90 minutes is becoming a defining trait of this new-look Sunderland side.

What did Régis Le Bris say after the Bournemouth match?

Régis Le Bris praised Enzo Le Fée’s standout display, calling the performance a breakthrough for the 25-year-old. After shifting Le Fée back into his preferred central midfield role in response to last week’s defeat to Fulham, the Frenchman delivered a superb performance—winning a penalty and providing the assist for Brian Brobbey’s decisive goal.

“It was my belief from the start,” Le Bris said. “I’ve always thought he could be strong in this league and for this club, especially in midfield.

He hasn’t shown his best there yet—sometimes confidence and rhythm are missing, and we couldn’t find the solution. Today it came together. I’m delighted for him and for us.”