Stoke City striker Robert Bozenik was reduced to tears after suffering a serious shoulder injury during Thursday's Championship clash with Hull City. The 26-year-old required oxygen on the pitch before being helped off with his arm in a makeshift sling made from his shirt.
The injury occurred just moments into the second half, forcing a lengthy stoppage that saw 17 minutes of added time. Bozenik had earlier given Stoke the lead in the 39th minute, scoring his first goal for the club since a summer move from Boavista. The goal proved decisive as the Potters secured a 1-0 victory.
Bozenik was replaced by Sam Gallagher following the incident. Stoke, now managed by Mark Robins, had won only two of their previous ten Championship matches before this result, leaving them three points off the play-off places. They face Norwich City on Sunday before an FA Cup third-round tie against Coventry City, Robins' former club.
