A Fantastic Match for Sol Sidibe in the Carabao Cup
• Continues to shine at just 17 years old in every game he plays
• Scored his penalty to secure victory and qualification for The Potters in the Carabao Cup
By Oscar Cortes
The 17-year-old player showed a fantastic level in the match against Fleetwood in the Carabao Cup. Interim Stoke City manager Ryan Shawcross gave the young and talented midfielder the opportunity to start in this important cup match.
Sidibe responded impressively, playing the full 90 minutes and providing the assist for Michael Rose's goal. Throughout the match, he was a vital presence in the midfield, bringing plenty of joy to the team.
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Sol Sidibe’s Stats Against Fleetwood
Sidibe continues to gain invaluable experience in competitions like the Carabao Cup. He played the full 90 minutes, touching the ball 55 times, making him a key figure in the middle of the park for The Potters.
He had an 86% pass accuracy, completing 32 out of 37 passes. Three of those passes were crucial key passes that helped Stoke City generate attacking opportunities, including one that turned into a goal, when he assisted Michael Rose in the 54th minute.
Sidibe was also impactful down the right flank. The midfielder often drifted there to find more comfortable spaces and to contribute his best to the team. He completed 1 successful dribble out of 3 attempts and won 4 out of 9 ground duels. Despite losing possession 14 times, his contribution to maintaining control of the ball was crucial.
He also played an important role in the latter stages of the game. Although Fleetwood managed to equalize late on, sending the match to a penalty shootout, it was not a great day for either team from the spot. The shootout ended 2-1 in favor of Stoke City, and Sidibe was one of the players who successfully converted his penalty. It was a brilliant match for him, giving Stoke City yet another reason to celebrate.