'You don’t find many players like Tatsuki' - Pelach

Stoke City head coach Narcis Pelach admits he has been incredibly impressed with Japanese midfielder Tatsuki Seko.

The 26-year-old joined the Potters in the summer and started his first two games against Southampton and Derby County.

Pelach told BBC Radio Stoke that Seko's attitude has been first-class.

"Seko has been exceptional, you don't find many players like Tatsuki. He's a great example of a teammate and the culture and character he has.

"He has not been playing under mean until Southampton and he never knocked on my door, he respected my space and never asked why, he just went to training and did the best he could."

The Potters head coach went on to say that he has to manage Seko carefully given his lack of football over the last 3 months.

"Of course I have to be cautious because he is a good player and I really feel like he can give us a lot. He will represent the values of Stoke City very well, I want players like that."