Stoke's injury list reached double figures after Bosun Lawal suffered a muscle injury against Charlton, joining goalkeepers Viktor Johansson and Gavin Bazunu plus forwards Divin Mubama and Sam Gallagher among others. Illness has also spread through the camp ahead of Sunday's FA Cup tie against Fulham.
Robins admitted this is the worst injury situation of his career but remains focused on facing Premier League Fulham. Stoke have scored only twice in six matches, with Robins acknowledging young attackers 'have L plates on' and need time to adapt.