Stoke City's Marc Muniesa could face fortnight on sidelines

Marc Muniesa continues to struggle with a hamstring injury suffered in Stoke City's League Cup penalty victory over Chelsea on October 24, and is expected to be unavailable for approximately two weeks, according to manager Mark Hughes.

The Spaniard joined the Midlands outfit during the summer but has managed just five top-flight appearances so far, and this latest setback will see him sit out the return of Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday.

The top divisions then take a week off for international fixtures, so it is hoped the former Barcelona man could make a return for the trip to Southampton on November 21.