A Bitter Scoring Debut for Lewis Koumas

In the third round of the EFL Championship, Stoke City hosted West Brom Albion in a highly competitive match, but unfortunately, the visitors claimed the victory.

This result left Stoke City empty-handed and poorly positioned in the EFL Championship. However, Lewis Koumas' debut, in which he started and scored a goal, showed that he is a forward with a bright future, even if his debut was marred by a 1-2 defeat.

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Lewis Koumas' Statistics in This Match

The promising player, who joined from Liverpool, had a fantastic match as the team's main forward, playing the full 90 minutes. He scored a brilliant goal thanks to an assist from Million Manhoef in the 29th minute. His performance as a striker was quite impressive, with Stoke City creating several chances, though they were not fully capitalized on.

Koumas recorded one shot on target and three off-target, with two of those shots hitting the post. He also missed one clear chance. He had 28 touches of the ball, completing 82% of his passes (9/11). Additionally, he was heavily involved in pressing and defending, with three tackles and one interception.

Koumas displayed flashes of brilliance, suggesting that his future with Stoke City could be secured if he continues to perform at this level. As the season progresses, it's expected that this 18-year-old will continue to demonstrate his fantastic potential, bringing joy to Stoke City fans.

Now, Lewis Koumas will turn his attention to the upcoming match against Middlesbrough. After his strong performance against West Brom Albion, it’s anticipated that Koumas will also be available for this game, potentially continuing to play significant minutes. It appears that for Steve Schumacher, Lewis Koumas might easily become an undisputed starter in this squad.