Etebo set for Stokes return after long injury spell, coach reveals

Nigeria and Stoke City midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo could be available for his club's fixture against Sheffield Wednesday on Boxing Day after being sidelined for close to 2 months due to injury.

Potters manager Michael O'Neill provided a fitness update on Etebo, revealing that he could make a return to the side when they face the Owls.

The 24-year-old midfielder last played for the Potters in October, missing their last 10 games, including last Friday’s defeat to Middlesbrough.

The Super Eagles star has been struggling with injuries this season and then fell ill but has returned to training in preparation for their game against the Owls.

“First of all on Friday night we had the issue of Ryan Woods and Peter Etebo both being ill,” O’Neill said in a pre-match conference.

“Peter and Ryan were back in training over the weekend and trained with the squad today, as did Ryan Shawcross.”

Etebo has made 11 Championship appearances this season and will hope to help Stoke return to winning ways against Sheffield Wednesday.

“First of all on Friday night we had the issue of Ryan Woods and Peter Etebo both being ill,” O’Neill said in a pre-match conference.

“Peter and Ryan were back in training over the weekend and trained with the squad today, as did Ryan Shawcross.”

Etebo has made 11 Championship appearances this season and will hope to help Stoke return to winning ways against Sheffield Wednesday.