Stoke defender Robert Huth is ruled out for the rest of the season due to a knee problem. Huth has not played for the first team since injuring his knee in November, which he had surgery on soon after.
Potters boss Mark Hughes said: "Robert had an operation last night and unfortunately he is going to miss the end of the season."
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