Sunderland fans woke up on Tuesday morning seeing their side officially rooted to the foot of the Premier League table following the conclusion of Matchweek 7 fixtures.
The Black Cats suffered a damaging 2-0 defeat away to AFC Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon, compounding a difficult stretch that has seen them take just four points from their opening seven outings
They endured a miserable afternoon at the Vitality Stadium, reduced to ten men inside the opening 20 minutes and struggling to withstand sustained attacking waves from the Cherries.
Sunderland technical staff spent Tuesday conducting video debriefs, focusing urgently on defensive positioning and discipline ahead of a tough encounter against Leeds United this weekend.
Having scored just four goals while conceding heavily in recent weeks, the coaching staff are considering structural adjustments to restore midfield balance and protect a fragile defence.
