Fabio Borini has urged Sunderland fans to keep the faith.
Sections of the Sunderland support are becoming frustrated over Gus Poyet's style of play.
"The fans need to understand how we play and sometimes they are pushing us forward when we don't need to go forward," said Borini.
"They need to stay with us. We're not playing English football, we're trying to build something."
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