Stoke City boss Mark Robins has said Bosun Lawal is ‘getting there’ with his recovery as he looks to get back to full fitness.
Stoke City swooped to land the player last summer. However, he has been sidelined over recent times for SCFC due to a stress fracture to his lower back.
Lawal, 21, has endured a frustrating start to life at the Bet365 Stadium. He has made only four appearances so far this season, three of which have come in the Championship.
In this latest update regarding his condition, Robins has said, as per a report by StokeOnTrentLive: “He’s ok, he’s getting better and he looks like he’s getting there but with the amount of time he’s had out, I genuinely believe it takes a long time to come back from a long time out.
“To get yourself back up to the level you were at previously can take a long time but he’s a young man with a lot of desire and he’s got a lot of talent as well, he’s a talented player and he’s working very hard to get into contention as quickly as he can.”
Stoke City selection update regarding Bosun Lawal
Stoke City won’t want to rush Lawal back in and will wait for the right moment.
They landed Lawal last August and he penned a long-term deal running until 2028.
He still has plenty of time to make an impact with the Potters and has a lot of potential.
The Republic of Ireland youth international can play in either midfield or defence.
After joining his current club, he told their website: “The Club is massive, it didn’t need selling to me, but when I spoke to Glenn Whelan and Charlie Adam, who coached me for Ireland and Fleetwood, what they said about Stoke City really excites me for my journey here.
“The gaffer and Jon (Walters) are full of ambition and that really attracted me, they want to take the Club back to the highest level.”
Lawal played in Ireland for St. Kevin’s Boys and Bohemians before Watford signed him in 2019.
He spent two years with the Hornets before Celtic lured him up to Scotland.
The prospect went on to play five times for the Hoops’ first-team, chipping in with two goals, and was mainly a key player for their B team during his days in Glasgow.
What now for Stoke City?
Time will tell whether Lawal ends up making his return for Stoke City.
They are back in action on Wednesday at home to Blackburn Rovers following their 3-2 loss at Coventry City.
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