“He’s (Rigg) still a young player, so I think he can play on the right as a winger, but only out of possession,” explained the Sunderland head coach, whose side return to action when they take host Sheffield Wednesday in the Champi
onship in a lunchtime kick-off on Sunday. “In a one-versus-one situation, I think it’s not his best position.REGIS LE BRIS currently feels Chris Rigg’s best position is in a central area, even if it means the Sunderland youngster faces a major battle to hold down a place in the boss’ preferred line-up.
Rigg was on the bench for the Black Cats’ opening game of the Championship season, coming on as a second-half substitute to replace right winger Patrick Roberts.
The teenager was back in the starting line-up for Tuesday’s Carabao Cup game at Preston, and was restored to a central-midfield role as the Black Cats suffered a 2-0 defeat.
Sunderland have a number of options in the central area, with Dan Neil, Alan Browne, Jobe Bellingham and Pierre Ekwah all battling for a starting spot alongside Rigg.
Nevertheless, Le Bris feels the 17-year-old is currently best suited to a central position, even if it leaves the head coach with a selection dilemma.
“He’s (Rigg) still a young player, so I think he can play on the right as a winger, but only out of possession,” explained the Sunderland head coach, whose side return to action when they take host Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship in a lunchtime kick-off on Sunday. “In a one-versus-one situation, I think it’s not his best position.
