REGIS Le Bris says he's "not too worried" about Sunderland's attacking struggle in recent weeks and is convinced Wilson Isidor will soon rediscover his form in front of goal.
The Black Cats haven't scored in their last two games and have only hit the net three times in their last six outings, while Isidor is now without a goal in his last nine appearances.
The striker was restored to the starting XI for Saturday's game against Swansea City but endured another frustrating afternoon. He had an early goal ruled out for offside but then struggled to make an impact, with Sunderland improving in the final stages after Eliezer Mayenda's introduction.
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But Le Bris said: "Wilson was well connected with the game and I appreciated this.
"When a striker doesn't score he can be really frustrated and disconnected with the game, I don't think Wilson was.
"He was connected, he tried to run in behind... it's just a question of giving him time.
"Sometimes with a striker all it needs is one event, it can change the dynamic. I'm really confident for the future.
"For strikers, the dynamic is often like that. They can struggle for long periods then it can click. We don't know why, when or how. But I was pleased with the way he worked with the team. He's very well connected and it's just a question of time."
Asked whether the starting spot up-front is up for grabs as Sunderland prepare for the play-offs, the head coach said: "We spoke a lot together about not only the striker position.
"Wilson fits well with the game model because he's always in behind and is a good finisher. Eli improved massively this season.
"He's more versatile so it gives us more opportunities to play with him as a striker, a 10, as a winger left or right. We need everyone fit and ready for the final stage."
Sunderland struggled to create clear cut chances against Swansea, which followed the 0-0 draw at Norwich where they were again blunt in attack.
Le Bris said: "I'm a little bit concerned, but not too much to be fair.
"It's a question of references. Trai played off the left so this disturbed the triangle we have built on this side of the pitch, for example.
"That triangle has worked really well this season. Chris today played as the eight on the left side, which is unusual... these are two examples that show how we do not have the same references.
"We are trying to create some other ones to have more flexibility and when we are able to reset our references, I think we will be fine. I'm not too worried by this situation."
