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What Viktor Johansson did while injured speaks volumes about Stoke City captain

Stoke City captain Viktor Johansson suffered a shoulder fracture that ruled him out for the second half of last season…

By Peter Smith · Stoke-on-Trent Live

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Viktor Johansson mentored young goalkeeper Tommy Simkin while recovering from a fractured shoulder at Stoke City.
Johansson initially played through the injury suffered against Sheffield United before requiring medical intervention.
Simkin stayed behind at the season's conclusion to train with Johansson ahead of the World Cup.

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Stoke City goalkeeper Viktor Johansson mentored young goalkeeper Tommy Simkin while sidelined with a fractured shoulder sustained against Sheffield United. Johansson took Simkin under his wing as the England youth international stepped in to cover Championship fixtures following a loan recall from Leyton Orient.

Simkin repaid the mentorship by remaining at the club after the season ended to train with Johansson, helping the Swedish goalkeeper prepare for the World Cup. Simkin praised Johansson's leadership, support, and guidance both on and off the pitch.

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