Source: Daily_Mail
Matthew Etherington takes to the pool in bid for FA Cup final fitness
ShareStoke winger Matthew Etherington is taking to the water in a bid to be fit for the FA Cup final. Etherington has returned to the training ground as he steps up his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury. While he will sit out the Barclays Premier League match against Arsenal on Sunday he might yet make the Wembley showdown with Manchester City on May 14. In your hands: Matthew Etherington (left) with Stoke physio Paul Maxwell Etherington is already reaping the benefits of using the club's hydrotherapy pool with an in-built treadmill. Assistant manager Dave Kemp said: 'Matty can work flat out - it is good for his heart and lungs as well as his legs. Ouch: Etherington suffered an injured hamstring last month'He is coming into training every day and doing a bit of jogging away from the main group. He is coming along very nicely and feeling a bit more positive in himself. We have eight days left until the final and will have to wait and see if he will be ready.' Stoke hopeful Etherington could return in time for FA Cup finalEXCLUSIVE: Tevez boost for City as talisman insists he can be ready for Cup finalRamsey likely to replace injured Fabregas for a testing return to StokeArsenal fans' abuse does not faze Shawcross ahead of Ramsey return Explore more:People: Matthew Etherington