Stoke City striker Bojan Krkic has revealed he suffered panic attacks as a youngster.

The 25-year-old, who move to the Potteries from Barcelona in 2014, claims he suffered after being thrust into the limelight at such young age.

He told Marca: "Before the game I was dizzy at the hotel. The boss [Frank Rijkaard] named the team and I was starting.

"In the bus I told the doctor I did not feel well.

"He gave me a caffeine tablet and I played a good game.

"I got home and with the tension released I fell on my bed. Immediately I began to tremble and shake.

"My parents took me to hospital, where I spent the night. It was a pretty strong anxiety attack, something I could not control.

"They gave me some tablets which relaxed me.

"From that moment it all really began - I felt dizzy every day.

"It was constant, there was not one moment when I felt okay.

"I was talking medication constantly, especially when I went to training or to a game."