Stoke City Faces Injury Setback Ahead of Birmingham Clash

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5 months ago

24 January, 2026

Stoke City has confirmed another injury setback as captain Ben Wilmot joins the list of unavailable players for their match against Birmingham City on October 21, 2023. Wilmot will miss the 15:00 kickoff due to injury, alongside Bosun Lawal, who is serving a suspension.

In light of these absences, Stoke’s manager, Mark Robins, faces crucial decisions regarding the team’s formation and lineup. The Potters will be fielding a squad with only three recognised defenders, raising questions about how they will adapt their tactics. Steven Nzonzi returns to the squad and takes on the captaincy role, while Tatsuki Seko also makes a return to the team. Ben Pearson has been relegated to the bench as the team prepares for the match.

The starting lineup for Stoke City includes Simkin, Talovierov, Phillips, Bocat, Nzonzi, Seko, Rigo, Junho, Manhoef, Thomas, and Cisse. The substitutes consist of Fielding, Agina, Cresswell, Dixon, Griffin, Pearson, Smith, Curley, and Fawunmi.

Birmingham City has made a notable change to their lineup as well, with new signing Ibrahim Osman taking the place of former Stoke player Lewis Koumas. Their squad features Beadle, Klarer, Neumann, Doyle, Seung-hom, Roberts, Osman, Iwata, Stansfield, Wagner, and Ducksch. The substitutes for Birmingham include Allsop, Furuhashi, Wright, Solis, Willumsson, Osayi-Samuel, Fujimoto, Priske, and Mazwi.

As Stoke City prepares for this challenging fixture, the team will be keen to rally despite the injury blows. Fans are encouraged to engage in discussions regarding the lineup and match strategy, particularly through social media platforms.

For continuous updates and news on Stoke City, supporters can join the newly launched WhatsApp group, which delivers the latest information directly to their phones. The Stoke-on-TrentLive team remains dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage, including matchday insights and analysis, to keep fans informed on all developments.

This upcoming match against Birmingham City will be pivotal as Stoke aims to secure valuable points in their campaign.

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