Regan Slater
HUL
Center Midfielder
Box-to-Box
Sep 11, 1999 (27)
Right
5'7"
143 lb
Assists first goal in EPL
Slater had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing twice accurately during Saturday's 2-0 win over Manchester United.
Analysis: Slater set up Nobel Mendy in the 38th minute assisting Hull's second goal while leading the club in crosses. The assist was the first in the Premier League for Slater with Saturday being his debut in the competition and put him halfway to all of last season's total in the Championship. Slater also took the lone corner kick of the match for Hull, a role he has sporadically held for the club in past campaigns.
Key role in midfield
Slater was a key figure in Hull's midfield throughout the promotion campaign, providing the defensive cover, work rate and versatility that gave coach Sergej Jakirovic a reliable option across multiple positions in the center of the park.
Analysis: Slater made 45 Championship appearances this season, contributing two goals and two assists while operating primarily in a defensive midfield role and also capable of pushing higher up the pitch when required. His ability to win the ball, protect the backline and transition quickly into attack makes him a useful and adaptable option in any midfield unit, and his set-piece responsibilities add an additional creative dimension to his role in the team. His consistency throughout a demanding campaign helped provide the platform from which Hull could build their promotion push, and the Premier League will require him to operate at a higher intensity and with less time on the ball, but his defensive instincts, reading of the game and set-piece quality give him the tools to contribute meaningfully at the top level.
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