Source: Daily_Mail
Blackburn v STOKE: Striker Jon Walters recovers from flu
Last weekend's postponed match at Arsenal has been a blessing in disguise for Stoke manager Tony Pulis as it has allowed a couple of players to fully overcome their injury problems in time for the meeting with Blackburn on Boxing Day.[LNB]Forward Jon Walters has been the major beneficiary as he was suffering with flu last week and was a doubt for the trip to the Emirates Stadium.[LNB] Ready to return: Stoke striker Jon Walters has recovered from flu[LNB]Goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen has regained full fitness after being troubled by an elbow injury and a couple of other niggles but will find it difficult to dislodge Asmir Begovic.[LNB]Striker Mamady Sidibe's progress from an Achilles injury which has sidelined him since the end of August should see him make a comeback next month.[LNB]Team (from): Begovic, Huth, Faye, Shawcross, Collins, Wilson, Etherington, Pennant, Whelan, Whitehead, Walters, Fuller, Jones, Gudjohnsen, Wilkinson, Higginbotham, Tuncay, Delap, Diao, Sorensen.[LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: Tony Pulis, Thomas Sorensen
