Stoke City is facing an injury setback just a week before their opening Championship match against Coventry City, as summer acquisition Sam Gallagher is now a doubt for his debut at the bet365 Stadium. Gallagher, a 28-year-old striker who was signed from Blackburn Rovers last week for an undisclosed fee, played only 28 minutes in…
Sam Gallagher’s debut for Stoke City was cut short after just 28 minutes. The 28-year-old, who recently transferred from Blackburn for an undisclosed fee, was included in the starting lineup by manager Steven Schumacher for the final pre-season match against AZ Alkmaar at the bet365 Stadium. Gallagher began the game energetically, pressing AZ Alkmaar’s defense,…
As anticipated, Yukinari Sugawara has officially joined Southampton from AZ Alkmaar on a four-year deal. After spending five years in the Netherlands and appearing in nearly 200 matches, Sugawara has made the move to the Saints, confirmed by the club on their official website. Primarily a right-back, Sugawara is known for his ability to advance…