Stoke entertain Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday in a top versus bottom clash in Europa League Group E.
Potters set to rotate squad but will field strong side
Stoke entertain Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday in a top versus bottom clash in Europa League Group E.
Tony Pulis' side go into the game at the Britannia Stadium looking to maintain their unbeaten record in the competition.
The Potters top the group after an initial 1-1 draw at Dynamo Kiev followed by a 2-1 home success over Besiktas last time.
In contrast, Maccabi Tel Aviv sit bottom following an opening 5-1 thumping at Besiktas and then earning their first point in a 1-1 home draw to Kiev.
Team news
Stoke striker Kenwyne Jones will be in contention for a starting place as he bids to make his comeback from a hamstring injury.
Keeper Thomas Sorensen is set to come in for Asmir Begovic once again, while Robert Huth, Dean Whitehead, Cameron Jerome and Ryan Shotton - who were all on the bench for Saturday's Premier League win over Fulham - are likely to feature.
But Wilson Palacios will probably have to settle for a place on the bench, as will Danny Higginbotham, who may have some involvement after his long injury lay-off.
Stoke boss Pulis remains focused on victory, telling the club's
official website: "We will be putting out a strong side because winning our home games in this group is the key to us qualifying for the next stage.
"But it's the squad that will make us successful so we need to change things around a bit."
