Eric Bocat Ready to Support Stoke City Boss Mark Robins in Any Role
Eric Bocat is prepared to fill any role for Stoke City head coach Mark Robins, emphasizing his commitment to the team. The French midfielder has been a starter in both matches this season and recently scored his first goal for the Potters during a 2-1 defeat against Swansea City on the opening day of the Championship.
Bocat, 27, had made 21 league starts for Stoke last season but remains focused and grounded for the current campaign. “When the team needs me, I will be here and always answer the call,” he stated in an interview with BBC Radio Stoke. He added, “I just keep going, keep working. Even though I am starting, if one day I need to go on the bench I will be there for the team.”
Stoke took an early lead with Bocat’s 10th-minute goal but ultimately fell to Swansea, who rallied to secure the three points. “Everyone is important to the team – if you’re starting, on the bench, or not called up for the team, you need to be ready,” he noted.
Looking ahead, Stoke aims to secure their first points of the season when they face Southampton on Saturday, August 22.
Eric Bocat is ready to take on any role Stoke City boss Mark Robins wants him to fill.
The Frenchman has started both games for the Potters so far this season, scoring his first goal for the club in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat by Swansea City on the opening day of the Championship campaign.
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Bocat, 27, made 21 league starts for Stoke last season but is not taking anything for granted this term.
“When the team needs me, I will be here and always answer the call,” he told BBC Radio Stoke.
“I just keep going, keep working. Even though I am starting, if one day I need to go on the bench I will be there for the team.”
Stoke took the lead through Bocat’s 10th-minute goal at the weekend only to see Swansea come from behind and take the three points.
“Everyone is important to the team – if you’re starting, on the bench or not called up for the team, you need to be ready,” he added.
Stoke hope to pick up their first points of the season when they visit Southampton on Saturday, 22 August.
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