Stoke City’s manager, Alex Neil, enjoys a rare double week of training as he strategizes the strongest XI for the upcoming match against Coventry City. The team aims to build on a positive three-week period, securing 10 out of 12 points since resuming play on October 21.
The defensive lineup, featuring Jack Bonham and a settled back four, appears solid. Midfielders Ben Pearson, Wouter Burger, and Daniel Johnson are in top form, with Josh Laurent vying for a chance.
Decisions loom in the forward positions, with Mehdi Leris on the right wing and considerations for Dwight Gayle, Ryan Mmaee, Andre Vidigal, and Sead Haksabanovic.
Jordan Thompson returns after suspension, while Ciaran Clark and Emre Tezgel show promise. Stoke anticipates minimal changes for a cohesive squad. In contrast, Coventry, currently in 20th place, faces challenges after losing key players.
Stoke’s predicted starting XI includes Bonham, Hoever, Stevens, McNally, Rose, Pearson, Burger, Johnson, Vidigal, Leris, and Mmaee.
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