Fuller verdict boosts Potters

27 September 2010 15:40
Stoke have received encouraging news about the fitness of Ricardo Fuller, who dislocated his right shoulder in Sunday's 2-1 win at Newcastle.[LNB] Manager Tony Pulis has revealed the Jamaica international suffered no fracture when he sustained the injury 14 minutes after coming on as a substitute for Salif Diao.[LNB]This means he will not be facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines, although the club have yet to confirm how long he will be missing for.[LNB]When Fuller dislocated his left shoulder at Sunderland two seasons ago, he was back within 10 days and only missed one Premier League game in that period.[LNB]His absence may be limited this time by an international break which means Stoke do not play for two weeks after Saturday's match at Blackburn.[LNB]

Source: Team_Talk