Pulis prepared for cup final clash
November 30, 2011 12:13:06 UK
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis has admitted that he could field most of his big-name players for Thursday's Europa League 'cup final' clash against Dynamo Kiev at the Britannia Stadium.
Tony Pulis could field Stoke's big guns against Dynamo Kiev.The Potters require just one point to secure a place in the knockout stage of the competition, while victory will ensure top place in Group E and a potentially easier draw.
As a result, Pulis could pitch the likes of Peter Crouch, Matthew Etherington and Jermaine Pennant into his starting XI against the Ukrainians with Stoke 2.75 to come out on top.
Pulis was tempted to rest the trio ahead of Sunday's Premier League trip to Everton with the Potters 5.50 to secure three points at Goodison Park.
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However, due to the importance of the Dynamo Kiev encounter, he has got a late decision to make over his selection plans.
Pulis told the Sentinel: "It's the cup final of the group, because the result is so important to both teams. We have done really well in the competition so far, but I think this could be our biggest test yet."
He added: "That's a measure of what we are up against and why I will be putting out a strong team tomorrow. I haven't decided on the team yet. We'll see how training goes in the 48 hours before the game and then I'll decide."
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