Due to an injury, a Stoke City potential player could be out for up to three months.

“Stoke City has been hit hard by an unfortunate injury setback in their defense. According to a tweet from the club, Ben Wilmot is expected to be sidelined for up to three months after sustaining an injury in their 1-0 loss to Southampton earlier this month. The 23-year-old defender injured his knee when he collided with the goalpost during the game. This injury, initially perceived as a minor knock, has now been confirmed to keep him out of action for the rest of the year. Consequently, Wilmot was absent from their recent 2-0 loss to Leicester City, and it has been officially confirmed that he will be out of action for an extended period.

Stoke City’s manager, Alex Neil, expressed his disappointment with this setback, emphasizing Wilmot’s importance in the squad. Neil noted that Wilmot had been a consistent presence in the team’s lineup and had even been made the captain for a cup game at Bournemouth to nurture his leadership skills. Losing Wilmot to injury is indeed a significant setback for both the team and the player himself.

Wilmot had participated in all ten of the team’s initial league matches this season before missing the recent match against Leicester City. He had been a crucial figure in the team’s defense since Neil took over as manager just over a year ago. Last season, Wilmot contributed three goals from the defensive position, helping Stoke City secure a 16th-place finish in the Championship.

This unfortunate injury comes at a challenging time for Stoke, as their recent form has seen a significant decline. The team has won only one of their last eight league matches, leading to their current 21st position in the Championship table, with just a two-point gap separating them from the relegation zone. Their next match, against Sunderland on October 21, will be crucial for their efforts to reverse their fortunes.

Ben Wilmot’s injury is undoubtedly a substantial setback for Stoke City. However, the club has taken steps to address the situation by quickly signing Ciaran Clark as a temporary replacement. Clark brings experience and has previously competed at the Championship level, having helped Sheffield United gain promotion last year. While he may not be a long-term solution to Stoke’s defensive issues, he should provide valuable cover while Wilmot is on the sidelines. Stoke City now faces the pressure to improve their form, as continued poor results could increase the scrutiny on manager Alex Neil’s position.”