REGIS LE BRIS revealed Arsene Wenger’s early work inspired him to become a boss. The Frenchman has guided Sunderland to the top of the Championship as they chase a return to the Prem following their relegation in 2017. 4 Regis Le Bris has left the Black Cats eyeing promotion to the Prem Credit: Rex 4 Arsene Wenger taught his fellow Frenchman well at Monaco Credit: Rex Le Bris, 48, grew up in Brittany and had an unremarkable career as a defender in France.
But he knew he wanted to coach after studying Arsenal legend Wenger during his seven years at Monaco from 1987. Saluting the 75-year-old's Monte Carlo masterclass, Le Bris said: “I really liked Monaco under Arsene Wenger. I wasn’t really a fan but when I was young I liked this team and his style.
“If a player, team or manager had a specific style, I liked analysing the way that they played, their personality . . .
there was something different. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL MARKING ANTHONY Greek media's early verdict on Martial as ex-Man Utd ace manages rare feat “It was new — with many young players and a proactive style of play. “I was young, so it was difficult to assess the different elements involved in a game.
“But I think it was about emotional elements, which were different from other teams. “You can see a football team and think, ‘They are playing well’ or, ‘This is interesting’. But you don’t really know why — it just makes you feel something different.
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