Stoke City potential star is now backed gearing up ahead of West Brom trip

Stoke City verdict delivered on Ryan Mmaee and ‘so hungry’ Junior Tchamadeu

In updates from the bet365 Stadium, Stoke City is gearing up for an away trip to West Bromwich Albion in the Championship. The focus is on Ryan Mmaee, the 26-year-old striker who is gaining support to become an influential figure in the Championship. Despite a challenging start due to a hamstring injury, Mmaee showcased his potential in the recent game against Swansea, impressing caretaker manager Paul Gallagher. Gallagher praised Mmaee’s physicality, technical skills, and football intelligence, expressing confidence that the player will only improve with more exposure to Championship football.

Another positive mention goes to Junior Tchamadeu, a 19-year-old right wing-back who returned to the starting XI after a two-month absence. Gallagher commended Tchamadeu’s eagerness to learn, hard work, and overall performance against Swansea, emphasizing the player’s promising future.

Stoke City made five changes to the side, adopting a tactical shift between a 3-4-2-1 and a lop-sided 4-5-1 in the recent game. Gallagher acknowledged the challenges of preparing for the match with a tight schedule but praised the players for executing the game plan effectively.

The pressing issue for Stoke is the recurrence of late goals conceded in recent matches. Despite acknowledging defensive lapses, Gallagher sees it as an opportunity for the team to grow stronger. Stoke will face West Brom on Sunday without Ben Pearson, serving a two-match ban, and may have additional fitness concerns with Wouter Burger, Enda Stevens, and Tyrese Campbell.

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