Once again, in an EFL Championship match, we saw the presence of South Korean midfielder Bae Jun-Ho, the 21-year-old rising star for Stoke City. He continues to make headlines thanks to his strong performances last season, though his form, like much of the team, has been inconsistent at the start of this one.
Unfortunately, Stoke City has struggled to find their rhythm early in the EFL Championship campaign, enduring a negative run of results. However, the hope is that Bae Jun-Ho can continue to raise his game, becoming a key player in the team’s attack and contributing to their goal-scoring efforts.
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Bae Jun-Ho’s Stats for Stoke City Against Middlesbrough
In this EFL Championship match, Middlesbrough dominated at home, defeating Stoke City 2-0. They scored a goal in the first half and another in the second, with Viktor Johansson unable to prevent them. Despite the team’s overall struggles, Bae Jun-Ho stood out as one of Stoke City’s best performers.
Narcis Pelach entrusted the South Korean with a starting role, and he played all 90 minutes. He had 45 touches on the ball and was heavily involved in Stoke’s build-up play, though his passing accuracy was not at its best. He completed 22 out of 30 passes, giving him a pass accuracy of 73%. Among these 22 passes, he made one key pass that created a scoring chance, though Stoke couldn’t capitalize.
Narcís calls for aggression and positivity ahead of forthcoming fixtures.
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) September 28, 2024
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Bae Jun-Ho also showcased his dribbling skills during the match, completing all 3 of his dribbling attempts, giving him a 100% success rate. He was effective in one-on-one duels on the ground as well, winning 6 out of the 8 duels he contested.
He primarily operated on the left wing, where he tried to create chances and demonstrate his quality. However, he was not decisive in the final third and ended up losing possession 11 times.
Bae Jun-Ho continues to accumulate important minutes, and it’s expected that with more work under manager Narcis Pelach, he will become a key figure for Stoke City in upcoming matches. There is a strong chance he will start again in the next game against Portsmouth, a critical fixture where Stoke will be hoping to turn things around in the EFL Championship.