BBC Radio Stoke understands that Bojan Krkic could make his first appearance for Stoke City since January in Saturday's pre-season friendly at Brentford.

The former Barcelona striker missed the second half of last season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

"He may play a part in that," assistant manager Mark Bowen said. "And it'll be great to have him back. He's way ahead of schedule and you're desperate to get him back, but you have to be mindful of what he's been through."