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.