Stoke defender Robert Huth could be out of action for the rest of the season, Potters chairman Peter Coates told the Sentinel.. Huth has not featured for the first team since sustaining a knee injury in November which led to him having surgery.

"It is my understanding that it is very unlikely he will feature again this season," Coates says. "If that is the case, then all the focus now is getting him ready for next season."

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