Worrying Start in the EFL Championship for Stoke City
• Currently sitting in 17th place, just five spots above the relegation zone, raising doubts about Steve Schumacher's work.
• A difficult schedule lies ahead for The Potters in the coming weeks.
By Oscar Cortes
In the EFL Championship, Stoke City has already competed in three matches, showing a somewhat negative performance. While high expectations were set for this team following their impressive preseason, competing at a high level against strong opponents, their current form in the league has been disappointing.
At present, the team has shown a very inconsistent and negative approach, especially in front of goal. Despite the high hopes placed in Steve Schumacher's work, the early results in the EFL Championship are beginning to raise concerns about his leadership of The Potters.
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Stoke City Currently Sits in 17th Place
The EFL Championship consists of 24 teams, with many of them competing at a high level in hopes of securing a spot in the Premier League. As we look at the standings after three rounds, only two teams, Sunderland and Watford, have managed to win all three of their matches. The rest have either suffered a defeat or drawn at least one game.
Gutted but far from despondent.
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) August 24, 2024
The gaffer gives his assessment. pic.twitter.com/l8hL7EqVwN
This situation is particularly worrying for The Potters, as they have only won one match while losing the other two, leaving them with just three points. They have scored only two goals in these three matches but conceded five, a troubling record. The team's performance in front of goal has been erratic, raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of their attacking line.
Currently, Stoke City sits in 17th place, just five spots above the relegation zone—a situation that is alarming not only for the club but also for Steve Schumacher's position as manager. Their next EFL Championship match is against Plymouth Argyle on August 31st. This could be an ideal opportunity for Steve Schumacher's side to bounce back from two consecutive defeats, especially considering Plymouth Argyle is also not in great form. However, the coming weeks will be challenging as Stoke City faces a tight and demanding schedule in the EFL Championship.
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