Million Manhoef Continues to Shine with Netherlands U21

The Stoke City player was called up by Netherlands U21 to represent his country during this international break. He played two fantastic matches, performing at the highest level for his national team. It is hoped that he will return in great form to compete with Stoke City in the EFL Championship and in the Cup.

Steve Schumacher has placed great trust in this player, as Manhoef has been a revelation since last season. The forward is establishing himself as one of the best players in the Championship, and Schumacher is taking him to another level as a central forward, helping him integrate further into the team and solidify his role for the present and the future.

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Million Manhoef's Match Against Georgia

In a great moment for the Stoke City player, Manhoef played almost the entire match, as the coach trusted him to start. He showcased his readiness to be one of the most impactful players in his team's attacking efforts.

With 85 minutes played, Million Manhoef was one of the standout players in the match. In the 3-1 victory for the Netherlands U21 against Georgia U21, he demonstrated that he is one of the most important players for his national team. He contributed to a goal by assisting Emmanuel Emegha to make it 2-0 in the 18th minute of the match.

Although Manhoef only managed one shot on target during the remaining minutes and did not score a goal, he was heavily involved in the game. He registered 52 touches of the ball and had a 77% pass accuracy, including a key pass that led to the clear goal-scoring chance which resulted in the 2-0 lead.

In ground duels, he won 7 out of 13, posting a very positive statistic in this area. Playing on the right wing, Manhoef was crucial for his team’s attack from that side. Now, he will return at the best moment of his career to compete with Stoke City in the EFL Championship on September 14th, facing Oxford United.