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‘That’s what he does’ – Steven Schumacher salutes Stoke City player signed on his watch

Steven Schumacher was modest enough to say Stoke City deserved to beat his Bolton Wanderers side as he made a point about xG

By Peter Smith · Stoke-on-Trent Live

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 12:58 PM

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Steven Schumacher praised Stoke City goalkeeper Viktor Johansson following Bolton Wanderers' 2-1 defeat against Stoke.
Johansson denied Bolton's Kyliane Dong in a key one-on-one opportunity during the first half.
Stoke City scored through Lamine Cisse and Ben Wilmot before Theo Bair pulled one back for Bolton.

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Former Stoke City manager Steven Schumacher praised goalkeeper Viktor Johansson after his Bolton Wanderers side lost 2-1 to Stoke City on Saturday. Johansson, who signed for Stoke from Rotherham under Schumacher in 2024, made a crucial one-on-one save against Bolton attacker Kyliane Dong during the first half. Schumacher described Johansson as a top goalkeeper who makes big saves at critical times.

Despite having a player sent off, Stoke secured the victory with goals from Lamine Cisse and Ben Wilmot, while Theo Bair scored late for Bolton. The result continued a strong run of five wins in six unbeaten matches for Stoke ahead of their upcoming match against Middlesbrough.

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‘That’s what he does’ – Steven Schumacher salutes Stoke City player signed on his watch

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