Stoke City Prepare for Championship Clash with Wrexham amid Key Player Absences

Stoke City and Wrexham are set to face each other in a highly anticipated Championship game, with both teams confirming their starting line-ups ahead of the match. Stoke City, currently 5th in the table, are looking to secure their first win in over a month and are aware of the strong squad Wrexham has assembled, including key players Callum Doyle, Ben Sheaf, and Dominic Hyam, all praised by Stoke's manager Mark Robins. Wrexham, sitting 18th but with a solid away record, have made significant investments in their team this season and are managed by Phil Parkinson, who has built a competitive squad featuring players well-known to Robins. Wrexham's assistant manager Steve Parkin reported that key players Kieffer Moore, Nathan Broadhead, and Issa Kabore have returned from international duty in good condition, although five players remain sidelined. Both teams are preparing intensely for the fixture, which is crucial in the context of a competitive Championship season where promotion to the Premier League and avoiding relegation are significant stakes. The match will take place at Stoke's bet365 Stadium, marking the first Championship meeting between these sides since Wrexham's rise to this level.