Terrible Moment for This Stoke City Player
• Hopes are that his performance will improve as the season progresses
• A very tough match awaits The Potters, where they hope to count on the midfielder
By Oscar Cortes
During this international break, we saw many players competing at the highest level, representing their countries. However, for one Stoke City player, things didn’t go as planned. Jordan Thompson was called up to represent his country but, unfortunately, didn’t get any minutes in either of the two matches. It was expected that the player would see some game time to maintain his match fitness from playing with Stoke City.
Now, Thompson returns to Narcis Pelach’s squad for training, aiming to be at peak performance ahead of their match against Norwich City on October 19th. This could be a positive for Narcis Pelach, as Thompson comes back well-rested after not featuring in this international break.
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Jordan Thompson Did Not Play in Either Match for Northern Ireland
The 27-year-old midfielder Jordan Thompson was called up by his national team for this FIFA break. Northern Ireland was set to face Belarus and Bulgaria in UEFA Nations League Group C, two crucial matches in this competition.
Unfortunately, Thompson didn’t get a single minute in either game. The first match, on October 12th, ended in a 0-0 draw against Belarus, and in the second match, Northern Ireland played Bulgaria in a spectacular 5-0 win. However, Thompson remained on the bench for the entire game, which raises concerns about his form. Thompson’s recent performances for Stoke City have also been below expectations, but there is hope that he will improve as the season progresses.
International action beckons for a trio of Potters 🌏
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) October 15, 2024
Bae Junho, Jordan Thompson and Andrew Moran could all represent their countries later today.
The last match Thompson played for Stoke City was in the 0-0 draw against Swansea City, where he came on in the 54th minute. His performance in midfield showed some positive moments, with 14 touches and a pass completion rate of 75%.
He played it safe, aiming to maintain possession and avoid costly mistakes. Now, as the important match against Norwich City approaches, it’s expected that Jordan Thompson will be available and in top condition for Narcis Pelach to use him. Stoke City will need all their players at their best to secure a much-needed victory.
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