Sunderland lose 2-0 to Dinamo Zagreb in Europa League

Sunderland lost 2-0 at home to Dinamo Zagreb on November 5, ending their unbeaten start to the Europa League and extending scrutiny of head coach Régis Le Bris as the club struggles in the Premier League. Luka Stojkovic scored Dinamo’s opener in the 22nd minute and assisted Dion Drena Beljo’s goal in the 39th, putting the visitors two ahead before half-time. Sunderland had conceded twice after failing to contain Dinamo’s attacks, and the visitors went close to adding to their lead. Le Bris made four substitutions at the break, bringing on Trai Hume, Noah Sadiki, Reinildo and Enzo Le Fée. Sunderland improved after the changes, but Wilson Isidor’s header was ruled out for offside following a VAR check. Kevin Danso struck the crossbar, and Brian Brobbey also threatened, but Sunderland could not score. The defeat was Sunderland’s first in four Europa League matches, following seven points from their opening three games. The result left them 11th in the competition standings, according to match reports. In the Premier League, Sunderland were bottom after nine matches, according to one report. The result came amid a poor league run and intensified questions about Le Bris’s position....