Stoke eye Turkish delight
December 13, 2011 14:34:11 UK
Stoke boss Tony Pulis is set to field a competitive side as they need a point from Wednesday's Europa League trip to Besiktas to win their group.
Tony Pulis is set to field a strong Stoke side at Besiktas.The Potters remain unbeaten in this season's European competition and have already qualified for the last-32 knockout stage, but they want to go through at the top of Group E to give them every chance of progressing further.
Only Mamady Sidibe and Andy Wilkinson are unavailable to Pulis with his Stoke side 4.75 to win in Turkey, 3.20 to secure the draw required to win the group, while Besiktas are 1.85 for the win which would ensure they take top spot.
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However, Pulis could make several more changes with a number of first-team regulars such as Jon Walters left behind following Sunday's hard-fought 2-1 Premier League win against Tottenham at the Britannia Stadium.
Cameron Jerome and Kenwyne Jones are set to lead the attack with Asmir Begovic likely to replace Thomas Sorensen in goal, while Matthew Upson, Wilson Palacios and Salif Diao are others who could be handed a place in the starting XI.
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