Stoke City faces midfielder setback yet duo ready for Leicester clash

Stoke City faces a significant setback as midfielder Lewis Baker is sidelined due to an ankle injury. This occurred during the recent match against Coventry, where Baker had to leave the game after an incident involving Brandon Thomas-Asante.

Injury Update on Lewis Baker

Mark Robins, the head coach of Stoke City, confirmed that Baker is undergoing treatment. He was seen in an air boot and is working closely with the medical staff. Robins commented on the situation: “Lewis Baker will be out for a period. He had somebody land on his ankle in the last game, which caused him an issue.”

Robins is hopeful as the swelling has begun to reduce, indicating progress in Baker’s recovery. However, the duration of his absence remains unclear as the team aims for an aggressive rehabilitation process.

Ready for the Clash Against Leicester

Despite Baker’s injury, Stoke City welcomes back other key players ahead of their upcoming match against Leicester City. Goalkeeper Viktor Johansson, who recently participated with the Swedish national team, will be available for selection this weekend.

Additionally, Bosun Lawal and Sam Gallagher have both returned to training. Lawal has been recovering from a hamstring injury sustained earlier in the season, while Gallagher has not played since the conclusion of the last season.

Statements from Coach Robins

In the latest update, Robins stated, “Gally has not played a game since the last game of last season, so we’ll be a little bit more cautious with him. Both him and Bosun are looking good. They are fit and ready to go.”

Robins is relying on the medical staff to determine Gallagher’s readiness, but he has been training consistently this week.

Upcoming Match Details

Stoke City is preparing to face Leicester City, a crucial clash in the Championship. The return of key players gives the team a positive outlook as they aim for a strong performance despite the absence of Baker.

• Injury: Lewis Baker (ankle)
• Returnees:
  • Viktor Johansson (available)
  • Bosun Lawal (returned from hamstring injury)
  • Sam Gallagher (training, cautious return)
• Next Match: Against Leicester City