Stoke City new Arrival is ready for his first debut against Middlesbrough this weekend

Stoke City new Arrival is ready for his first debut against Middlesbrough this weekend

Stoke City are hoping Sam Gallagher can feature this weekend, as per a report by StokeOnTrentLive.

Stoke City saw their summer signing pick up a calf injury during pre-season and he hasn’t played yet this season. They are back in Championship action on Saturday with an away trip to the Riverside Stadium to take on Middlesbrough.

Gallagher, 29, was snapped up by the Potters in late July to bolster their attacking department and give them something different up top. He made the switch to the Bet365 Stadium from fellow second tier side Blackburn Rovers.

In this latest update regarding his condition, StokeOnTrentLive suggest the Potters could throw him into the squad for the first time against Boro as he closes in a return to full fitness. It would be a big boost for the Staffordshire outfit if he was available as they prepare for their second game under the guidance of new boss Narcis Pelach.

After joining them in the last transfer window, he told their website: “The direction that the Club wants to go in is what attracted me. There is an eagerness to climb the league which aligns with what I want to achieve.

“I feel confident in my abilities, I want to impact the team in a positive way and, most importantly, for the Club to be successful.”

Gallagher was at Plymouth Argyle as a youngster before linking up with Southampton.

He went on to play 26 times for the Saints, as well as having loan spells away at MK Dons, Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham City to get some experience.

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