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Ki-Jana Hoever has impressed in his second stint with the Potters, and will surely be moving on to bigger and better things next season
They made hard work of it, but a late resurgence from Stoke City has assured their place in the second tier for next season, following a tumultuous season in the Potteries.
Steven Schumacher’s side have claimed vital victories over Plymouth Argyle and Southampton in the past two weeks to ease their relegation fears, with attention soon to be turning to plans for another season in the Championship.
In a campaign that has had very little to shout about, the form of Ki-Jana Hoever has once again been one of the brightest things to come out of the bet365 Stadium, with the Wolves loanee regularly showcasing his bountiful abilities on the right side.
This season has marked the 22-year-old’s second stint with City, having joined the club for the second-half of the previous campaign, but any hopes of a third return next season are surely off the cards once the season comes to a close.
Ki-Jana Hoever excels for Stoke City amid Championship relegation battle
In a season that started with Alex Neil in charge and ended with Schumacher at the helm, Stoke have struggled to find any sort of form at all throughout 23/24, with attention turning towards Championship safety rather than any loftier ambitions.
A run of just two wins in 17 league matches either side of Christmas set the tone for the remaining fixtures, with the Potters briefly dropping into the relegation places in the second tier before their recent revival.
Hoever’s performances throughout the season have belied a player who is playing in a struggling side, with his boundless energy on the right side of defence contributing to most things City have done well going forward.
The Wolves loanee has stepped up exactly when his side needed it the most as well, with three goals in his last six matches helping to contribute seven points towards their overall tally; and secure safety with a match to play.
After netting a late settler in a 2-0 victory over Hull City on Good Friday, the Dutchman produced a moment of class on Easter Monday to earn his side a vital point against relegation rivals Huddersfield Town.
Picking the ball up on the right-hand side of the penalty area, the defender waltzed infield to make himself an angle, before unleashing a venomous strike into the top corner of the net, and sending the home crowd into delirium.
