Use him or lose him: Stoke City must give out-of-contract star first-team action now.

Stoke City, struggling in the Championship, risk losing a prolific young talent if they fail to act soon.

Stoke City Must Act Now to Keep Rising Star Emre Tezgel

Stoke City are teetering just one point above the Championship relegation zone, but their academy has provided a glimmer of hope.

Among the standout talents is 19-year-old striker Emre Tezgel, whose recent form for the U21s has been nothing short of sensational.

Tezgel’s Stunning Form

Tezgel has scored an incredible 17 goals in his last five U21 matches, including four hat-tricks and a five-goal haul in a 9-1 thrashing of Preston North End’s youth team.

Averaging a goal every 24 minutes, his performances have drawn comparisons to Erling Haaland’s prolific scoring.

First-Team Chances Crucial

Despite his youth-level heroics, Tezgel has only made 23 first-team appearances, scoring twice. With Stoke struggling for goals and striker Ali Al-Hamadi injured, manager Mark Robins must consider giving Tezgel a chance to prove himself in the senior squad.

Contract Concerns

Tezgel’s contract expires at the end of the season, and Stoke risk losing him if they fail to offer first-team opportunities. Highly rated at academy level, he could attract interest from top clubs or rivals willing to give him the platform to shine.

The message is clear: Stoke must use Tezgel now or risk losing him to a club that will.