Soumare attributes Stoke's turnaround to squad unity

Stoke City midfielder Djibril Soumare credited the team's improved performance to the growing unity within the squad. After a difficult start to the Championship season, where Stoke lost their first three matches, they have rebounded with four wins in their last five, moving into seventh place, just two points shy of the top two. Soumare expressed his enjoyment of the team environment, describing it as a family atmosphere both on and off the pitch. Stoke City will next face Bolton Wanderers in Championship action on Saturday at 15:00 BST.

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