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“Sunderland Biggest Threat”- The key Stoke City dangermen Sunderland & Regis Le Bris need to be wary of
Ahead of the FA Cup clash this weekend, four Stoke City youngsters are set to be key players that Sunderland should keep an eye on.
Sunderland have been in strong form recently, with three wins in their last five matches. They will face Stoke City on Saturday afternoon, the only team to have defeated them during this stretch.
Stoke City’s stoppage-time win over Sunderland in their previous encounter marked their first victory since early November.
As Stoke prepares for the trip to the Stadium of Light, Sunderland faces the added challenge of managing a long list of injured players.
Meanwhile, Stoke manager Mark Robins, who took over the team last week, is considering his options for the match. So, who are the players that the Black Cats should watch out for in this crucial fixture?
Tom Cannon
The Leicester City loanee secured Stoke City’s victory over Sunderland in their previous Championship encounter, scoring in the 92nd minute. Cannon, the Potters’ leading scorer with ten goals across all competitions, has been a key figure in their attack. The 22-year-old is also among the top players for most shots on target.
Robins has praised Cannon, saying, “He’s a certain type of striker who finds space and runs off the back.” Cannon is a regular starter and one of the key threats Sunderland will need to contain.
Ashley Phillips
At just 19 years old, Phillips has been a standout defensive player for Stoke City, making 18 appearances so far. Alongside Ben Wilmot, the young centre-back has helped secure three consecutive clean sheets.
Phillips, who is on loan from Tottenham, has been a physical presence on the field, winning 63 duels and contributing significantly to key moments, including scoring a memorable backheel goal against Southampton. He looks set to continue in the starting line-up for Robins’ side.
Bae Jun-ho
Bae Jun-ho, the attacking midfielder, has provided the most assists for Stoke City this season. Although still searching for his first goal, the 21-year-old has registered five assists so far and is among the Championship’s most in-demand players. With 27 appearances this season, Jun-ho has been instrumental in creating goal-scoring opportunities for his teammates, making him a key figure in Stoke’s offensive play.
Junior Tchamadeu
In his first season as a regular starter in the Championship, Tchamadeu has made a strong impact. The 21-year-old right-back was praised for his performance against Sunderland in their last meeting and has shown significant improvement. Stoke’s new signing has been encouraged to use his physicality and aggressiveness on the field, making him a dangerous presence at the back and someone Sunderland should be wary of.
