Mark Hughes: 'We're easing Oussama Assaidi into training at Stoke City'

Mark Hughes has said that Stoke City are easing Oussama Assaidi into training after he rejoined the club earlier this week.

The winger joined the Potters on loan from Liverpool on transfer deadline day, having also spent last season at the Britannia Stadium.

The manager told the club's website: "We're just easing him in, we'll see how he goes and how he copes with the training. He's not at the level that the other guys are at, but it won't be long until he's there."

Stoke face Leicester City in the Premier League next weekend.