Source: Daily_Mail
Stoke's Matthew Etherington has cracked rib for Europa League
Stoke's Matthew Etherington should be fit to face Hajduk Split in the Europa League despite cracking a rib in the first leg.[LNB]He sustained the injury in a collision and missed his side's friendly draw with Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.[LNB]But Potters boss Tony Pulis expects the 29-year-old to recover in time for the club's trip to Croatia.[LNB] Knock; Matthew Etherington cracked a rib as Stoke beat Hajduk Split[LNB]'He's got a little crack, that's all, after running into someone in the first game,' Pulis confirmed. 'It was nothing malicious and it's not a bad injury.[LNB]'He was left out at Sheffield as a precaution but trained OK yesterday. As things stand, he should be OK for Thursday.'[LNB]Pulis is expecting an attack-minded approach from Split but is confident his side can handle the challenge.[LNB] Noses in front: Jonathan Walter (left) gave Stoke a narrow advantage[LNB]'I wouldn't be surprised if they swapped things around a bit and maybe go with two up front for this one at their place,' he added.[LNB]'They will be a big challenge in front of their own fans, but we relish challenges like that.'[LNB] CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMEStoke 1 Hajduk Split 0: Walters gives Potters dream start on European adventureStoke savouring long-awaited European return with total recallAll the latest Stoke news, features and opinion [LNB]
