Stoke City in line for injury boost ahead of FA Cup tie against Cardiff City
Stoke City’s Bosun Lawal is stepping up his recovery and could feature against Cardiff City this weekend, as detailed in a report by Stoke On Trent Live.
Stoke City swooped to land the player last summer. However, he has been sidelined since his move to SCFC due to a stress fracture to his lower back.
Lawal, 21, has endured a frustrating start to life at the Bet365 Stadium. He has made only three appearances so far this season, all of which have come in the Championship.
In this latest update regarding his situation by StokeOnTrentLive, he isn’t too far off playing again. He may well play against fellow second tier side Cardiff City in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday.
The Potters have a break from league action as they prepare to face the Bluebirds. Mark Robins’ side are sat in 18th place in the table and are five points above the drop zone following their 2-1 away win at Hull City last time out.
Stoke City injury boost regarding Bosun Lawal
Stoke City landed Lawal in August and he penned a long-term deal running until 2028.
He still has plenty of time to make an impact with the Potters and has a lot of potential.
The Republic of Ireland youth international can play in either midfield or defence.
After joining his current club, he told their website: “The Club is massive, it didn’t need selling to me, but when I spoke to Glenn Whelan and Charlie Adam, who coached me for Ireland and Fleetwood, what they said about Stoke City really excites me for my journey here.
“The gaffer and Jon (Walters) are full of ambition and that really attracted me, they want to take the Club back to the highest level.”
Lawal played in Ireland for St. Kevin’s Boys and Bohemians before Watford signed him in 2019.
He spent two years with the Hornets before Celtic lured him up to Scotland.
The prospect went on to play five times for the Hoops’ first-team, chipping in with two goals, and was mainly a key player for their B team during his days in Glasgow.
What now for Stoke City?
Stoke City’s FA Cup match against Cardiff City may not be the most glamorous tie but it is a chance for them to progress in the competition.
Stoke City have signed attacker Adriel Walker from West Brom, as announced by their official club website.
Stoke City have snapped up the youngster to bolster their Under-21’s team. SCFC have handed him a contract until the summer of 2026.
