Le Fee was making his first start since his return from injury and the loanee was used in a central position, his strongest position according to his head coach.
But Le Bris hasn’t yet been able to use Le Fee in a central role for any prolonged period of time.
When the Frenchman first arrived on loan from Roma in January, he played on the left side in the absence of Romaine Mundle and Tommy Watson.
Le Fee then suffered his own injury and has been patiently and carefully managed back to action.
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But he was in from the off in the central midfield three at Ashton Gate, only for Trai Hume’s early red card to make life very difficult for the 25-year-old. After Hume’s dismissal, Dan Neil dropped into the back four, leaving Le Fee and Chris Rigg outnumbered in midfield and having to work tirelessly out of possession without getting the opportunity to do much with the ball themselves.
Le Fee was replaced on the hour mark, as was the plan before the game as Le Bris continues to stress the importance of caution with the midfielder.
And the head coach said: “He was frustrated and it’s normal. But at the same time Enzo is a hard worker.
“Even if he was frustrated, which was the case for the whole team, he still worked well for the team.”
Jobe Bellingham returned to action from the bench at Bristol City after a two-game absence.
Le Bris said: “He will be really important for us. He’s been one of our main players this season and to have the best Jobe will be key.
“That’s the case with Salis and Leo as well. I hope we have many players at the end of the season available and fully fit.”
