Stoke City have confirmed that Ben Wilmot broke his back following an awkward fall against West Bromwich on Saturday.
The serious injury to Wilmot — a former England Under 21 international — overshadowed the Potters’ 2-1 Championship defeat by the Baggies at the bet365 Stadium.
Centre back Wilmot required oxygen, and left the pitch on a stretcher, following a collision with West Brom’s Thomas Asante in the first half.
Yesterday, Stoke manager Alex Neil said the 23-year-old, who has made 41 appearances for the Potters this season, remains in hospital and will be sidelined for the rest of the campaign.