On-loan Port Vale defender Ryan Inniss has returned to parent club Crystal Palace for treatment on an ankle injury suffered in Saturday's win at Coventry. The 19 year old made five appearances for the Valiants since joining in February, but is not expected to be able return to the club this season.
"It looks unlikely at the moment," manager Rob Page told BBC Radio Stoke.
"We don't want to say too much as there might be a chance, but we'll know more soon."
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