Jack Butland’s much-publicised ankle injury means that Jakob Haugaard makes his league debut for Stoke, having arrived from Midtjylland last summer. Shay Given, who will turn 40 in less than three weeks, is on the bench.

Bojan Krkic comes in for Jonathan Walters, who could miss the rest of the season as he recovers from knee surgery. Erik Pieters returns at left-back after a calf injury.

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Stoke have had their own difficulties to contend with over the last week. Goalkeeper Jack Butland broke his ankle while playing for England last Saturday and will miss not only the rest of the season, but also the European Championships. A sad moment for the 23-year-old, but he is young enough to bounce back.

"I do not feel uncomfortable. It is no problem. I am focused on my job." The words of Swansea's head coach Francesco Guidolin this week, when questioned about widespread reports of Brendan Rodgers returning to the Liberty Stadium to take his job. Uncertain times at Swansea, as they travel to Stoke. Good afternoon.