Stoke City will be without attacker Tyrese Campbell for Saturday’s trip to Bristol City, as Alex Neil’s injury woes continue in what has been a difficult start to the season.
Campbell departed the field after 13 minutes of Stoke City’s 3-1 loss to Hull City at the Bet365 Stadium on Sunday with a hamstring injury, which Neil stated might keep the 23-year-old out until the next international break.
Campbell, who has started the Potters’ past four games, joins new acquisition Ryan Mmaee on the sidelines, while top-scorer Andre Vidigal, who also suffered an injury near the conclusion of the game against Hull, is also doubtful.
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Along with defender Enda Stevens, Neil is without a recognised left-back, and midfielder Wouter Burger is also a doubt, limiting him choices elsewhere on the pitch as Stoke have drew one and lost four of their previous five Championship games.
“They are all getting closer day by day but I don’t think he’s going to be any time soon – and by that I mean for the immediate game – and Ryan Mmaee is not going to be any time soon,” Neil stated to Stoke-on-Trent Live. “Unfortunately, Tye Campbell’s stay will be longer than we had hoped.” It’s an unusual issue that has something to do with his hamstring.”
After a bright start to the season, Stoke are winless in five and are sinking towards the bottom three following a summer of considerable change as 18 players were signed, including four on deadline day, to try and reinvigorate Neil’s squad. Stoke have found the target just eight times in eight games, with only two on the road as they’ve lost three and drawn one of their four matches away from home. Neil is under increasing pressure, with Sunday’s defeat at the Bet365 Stadium greeted with boos.
