Le Bris’ side are rock bottom of the Premier League with just five points from their first nine games of the campaign, an incredible fall from grace from last season.
Newly promoted Coventry were the latest side to compound Sunderland’s misery, beating them 3-1 on Saturday, October 31st.
The Frenchman is now under immense pressure to turn things around at Sunderland, and he insists he still has the backing from the club to do so.
Asked whether his side are in a relegation battle, Le Bris conceded that the Black Cats were struggling.
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“If you look at the table, there’s no doubt about the situation. I think Sunderland in the Premier League for the second year has to have this mindset, the underdog mentality," the Frenchman said.
“I repeat, the situation is not unexpected. We started the season with this understanding of how demanding it could be, and it’s the case. So we are ready for that.
“Are we happy? I repeat, no. Are we worried? Always, because it’s football. Elite football is like that. You can’t relax at all.
“Are we combative? Yes. Are we resilient? Yes. Are we together? Yes. And we’ll bounce back quickly.”
Sunderland are competing in four competitions this season after securing Europa League football, and while their form outside of the Premier League is strong, the table looks bleak.
Le Bris dismissed claims that he’s in danger of getting sacked despite the shocking start to the season.
“I’ve no doubt,” he said.
“We experienced so many difficult situations to achieve what we achieved, and we won’t give up just because it’s a bit tough at the beginning of the season.
“So, 100 per cent I’m combative. I feel the unity of the club. I don’t feel that the players are trying to escape their own responsibilities, which is the most important, I think.
“For the staff, it’s the case. For me, it’s the case. So, I keep working hard.”
Sunderland are next in Premier League action against Chelsea on Sunday, November 8th.