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06 Sept 2025

Phil Jagielka and Lewis Baker back for Stoke against Blackpool

Phil Jagielka and Lewis Baker back for Stoke against Blackpool

Stoke can welcome back Phil Jagielka and Lewis Baker for the visit of Blackpool.

Jagielka and Baker were cup-tied as City were knocked out of the FA Cup by Crystal Palace in midweek.

Morgan Fox is halfway through a three-match suspension following his red card against Bournemouth.

Abdallah Sima is closing in on a return from back and groin problems.

Blackpool will assess the fitness of Jordan Gabriel.

The right-back had to go off after suffering a leg knock during the 4-1 win over Reading.

The Seasiders will also check if defender Marvin Ekpiteta came through the match unscathed after a recent hamstring problem.

A lengthy injury list still includes Richard Keogh, Luke Garbutt, Chris Maxwell, James Husband, Matty Virtue, Grant Ward, Sonny Carey and Keshi Anderson.

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