The 21-year-old striker arrived at Stoke City with the aim of making history at the club, being one of the most highly regarded forwards today due to his immense potential and goal-scoring ability. After stellar seasons with Leicester City, a grand debut was expected for Cannon in Stoke City colors.
Unfortunately, that was not the case, as his debut came in one of the most challenging matches The Potters will face this season—a tough 1-0 away loss to Oxford United.
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Tom Cannon’s Stats in This Match Against Oxford United
The 21-year-old Irish forward played 74 minutes in the match. He was given the chance to start by Stoke City, who placed their trust in him for his debut in this new chapter with The Potters. With plenty of ambition and a competitive mindset, Cannon stepped onto the field but found the game far more challenging than expected.
Stoke City struggled to maintain possession, and during Cannon’s 74 minutes on the pitch, he had just 10 touches. He completed only 29% of his attempted passes, successfully completing only 2 out of 7, which are poor stats for a center forward like Tom Cannon.
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Moreover, he lost possession five times, appearing unsure and uncomfortable on the pitch. Much of this was due to Oxford United’s dominance over Stoke City, making it clear that the home team was set on winning the match.
Steve Schumacher now faces a critical challenge in getting the team back on track, with an important Carabao Cup match coming up on September 17 against Fleetwood. This could be a special opportunity for Tom Cannon to make a good impression after Stoke City’s painful defeat to Oxford United.
We’ll have to wait a few days to see if Steve Schumacher can work with the team to bring out their best version in the matches ahead.