Stoke winger Etherington could make speedy return after knee injury

16 February 2010 16:21
Stoke are hopeful key midfielder Matthew Etherington could return to action within weeks.   [LNB]Etherington suffered a knee injury in Saturday's FA Cup tie against Manchester City but a scan has revealed no serious ligament damage.   [LNB]Manager Tony Pulis told the club's website: 'The news is as good as it could be at this stage.   [LNB] Wing wizard: Stoke's Matthew Etherington in action (above, centre left) and carried off on a stretcher after injury against Manchester City (below)[LNB] [LNB]'If the cruciate ligament had been damaged then it would have been a long lay-off, but we're now hoping that he will be back in action sooner rather than later.'[LNB]Stoke will now allow the injury to settle down before determining the exact length of the 28-year-old's absence.[LNB] Mancini: Man City must combat Delap to topple Stoke and gatecrash top fourManchester City new boy Vieira: I've missed playing teams like StokeSTOKE v Man City: Fit again Faye recovers but injured Etherington is outSTOKE CITY FC

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