Sad news for Stoke City, as Ace striker Bojan is ruled out for six months

Stoke City forward Bojan Krkic faces up to six months on the sidelines after suffering a cruciate knee injury.

Bojan scored a firecracker of a volley on Monday evening against Rochdale but then pulled up while chasing the ball.

The 24-year-old exited on crutches and has spent the past 24 hours in hospital. He was informed of the news on Tuesday afternoon. 

The full details of the injury are still to be ascertained but it is understood that it is an anterior cruciate ligament injury

He is not expected back before the end of the season and is facing five to six months out of action.