Stoke City boss Mark Hughes has rued the absence of Peter Odemwingie, bemoaning his serious knee injury.
The Nigerian international sustained the injury in Saturday’s win over Manchester City last weekend and later confirmed on his Twitter that he would miss the majority of the season.
And, boss Hughes has said how the absence of the former West Brom man will cost his side in more ways than one.
“It’s a significant injury and unfortunately it’s a long-term one but Peter has a great attitude to work and life in general,” Hughes told the club’s official website.
“He’s always got a smile on his face and he’s going to need those qualities. It will be a long road back but we wish him well.
“We’ll miss Peter around the place. He’ll do his rehab here so we’ll see him in the dressing rooms and around the building but we’ll really miss him out on the training field where he’s a big character.
“But we’ve got a great medical staff here and they will get him back as soon as it’s possible and I’m sure he’ll be as good as new.”