'Isidor and Mayenda are pushing each other' - Le Bris

Sunderland striker Eliezer Mayenda dazzled for the Black Cats in their most recent outing, scoring both goals in the 2-1 win at Sheffield Wednesday that put an end to their two-match losing run.

Though Mayenda's spot is usually occupied by top scorer Wilson Isidor and, with both on the pitch when Isidor joined the action in the 72rd minute, many were wondering if it is a combination we may come to see more of.

"They are doing well together. They play together sometimes and I say together because I think they are well connected," Le Bris told BBC Radio Newcastle.

"We are lucky to have two good strikers with a different style of play and two different personalities. They are pushing one another."

Despite the two working well in tandem, the Frenchman has emphasised that his priority lies in squad management as the season draws closer to a conclusion.

"It's possible [Mayenda and Isidor could play together] but at the same time we have 11 games left to play and we have to manage our short squad," Le Bris added.

"At the moment, I'm more interested to manage everyone rather than putting everyone on the pitch."

Le Bris also confirmed that winger Ian Poveda will be out for "three or four weeks, maybe more" in yet another injury blow for the Colombia international, who has made just six appearances for the Black Cats this season.

You can listen to Le Bris' full press conference on the Total Sport podcast.