It seems that Stoke City already has a captain chosen by Narcis Pelach

In the match between Stoke City and Hull City, during a new round of the EFL Championship, we witnessed how Narcis Pelach made the decision to appoint one of the most experienced players in terms of career longevity to lead the team on and off the pitch.

However, it was seen in this match during Pelach’s debut, but it is still unclear whether this will be a permanent decision for leadership throughout the season.

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Ben Gibson as Stoke City's captain

The recent signing of Ben Gibson to Stoke City was a bet on experience and above all, confidence in a player who knows the EFL Championship very well, with an impressive career behind him. The 31-year-old defender was appointed captain in the match against Hull City.

Unfortunately, the team did not manage to make the desired impact and ended up losing the match 1-3 at the BET365 Stadium. It was a very difficult moment for Narcis Pelach’s team, as they hope to bounce back in the domestic league. Currently sitting in 17th place, they have had some very negative results, with only two victories in six matches played.

Ben Gibson had a very weak performance against Hull City. Unfortunately, he was the first option for building the team's play from the back, yet he lost possession in critical areas, leaving Stoke City exposed in the final third of the pitch.

This led to several goals and very dangerous chances for Hull City, largely due to a lack of concentration from various players in Stoke’s defensive zone.

After the match, the captain made some important and reflective statements, emphasizing the need to work hard and maintain focus to get back to a positive run, like the one they had at the end of last season and in the beginning of preseason.