Despite their efforts, Huddersfield also scored and took the game to penalties, which they eventually won. Le Bris acknowledged that Sunderland was not at their best in the first half, but improved significantly in the second half.

He highlighted the importance of giving players valuable playing time, which would benefit the team in the long run. The manager also praised the performance of his strikers, including Marc Guiu, who scored his first goal for the club.

This gave Guiu confidence and a chance to build on his performance with his teammates. Le Bris also commended Nordi Mukiele and Arthur Masuaku for bringing energy to their game, which was a positive sign for the team's upcoming Premier League matches.