Liverpool v STOKE: Ryan Shawcross banned

Stoke manager Tony Pulis has defensive worries ahead of the Barclays Premier League trip to Liverpool on Wednesday night. Captain Ryan Shawcross is ruled out through suspension while Danny Higginbotham has a hamstring problem. Suspended: Shawcross was banned for two games after a red card at FulhamFull-back Andy Wilkinson has a back injury so Marc Wilson could come in, but Danny Collins is expected to return at left-back. Asmir Begovic could return in goal despite Thomas Sorensen impressing in the FA Cup win against Wolves. Provisional squad: Begovic, Huth, Wilson, Delap, Etherington, Whitehead, Jones, Sorensen, Faye, Collins, Pugh, Whelan, Pennant, Walters, Carew, Fuller. CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE MIDWEEK TEAM NEWS  Explore more:People: Tony Pulis, Ryan Shawcross, Danny Higginbotham, Thomas Sorensen, Danny Collins Places: Liverpool

Source: Daily_Mail