Mark Hughes: 'Oussama Assaidi will return to Liverpool'

Stoke City boss Mark Hughes has admitted that he is resigned to losing Oussama Assaidi, who will return to his parent club Liverpool.

The Moroccan winger signed on a season-long loan deal in the summer and has impressed so far for the Potters.

"He's done very well. I think he's enjoying his time here, but I think he has ambitions to go back to Liverpool and show what he can do," Hughes told reporters. "It's not our choice. He's a Liverpool player."

Assaidi has scored one goal in eight appearances for Stoke so far this season.