Stoke boss Mark Hughes has confirmed that forward Peter Odemwingie is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a knee injury. The 33-year-old Nigerian was carried off on a stretcher during the 1-0 win at Manchester City on Saturday and requires surgery.
As yet no timescale has been put on his recovery but the club have not included Odemwingie in their 25-man Premier League squad, meaning he cannot be registered to play until January at the earliest.
Hughes told the club's website: "It's a significant injury and unfortunately it's a long-term one. It will be a long road back but we wish him well."
