Football Atkinson injury doesn't look good, admits boss Struber

GERHARD Struber provided an update on Rob Atkinson after the Bristol City defender was forced off during the Robins’ heavy defeat to Stoke City, with the head coach admitting the defender's issue “looks not good.”

- Dan CARTER daniel.carter@reachpiccom

Bristol City goalkeeper Radek Vitek shows his disappointment after his fumble of the ball allowed Stoke's Divin Mubama to score

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Atkinson was withdrawn early in the second half as the Robins were thrashed 5-1 by the Potters at the bet365 Stadium on Saturday to suffer their first away league defeat of the campaign, a result which brought their three-match winning run to an end.

A Divin Mubama hat-trick, as well as a goal apiece for Million Manhoef and Junior Tchamadeu, ensured Mark Sykes’ late header was no more than a consolation to leave City fifth in the Championship after 13 matches.

After a challenging opening period, Atkinson took to the field for the second half but was replaced by Haydon Roberts just two minutes later. The defender had gone to ground and received treatment after Stoke’s fourth goal, and while the exact details of his injury aren’t yet known, the early signs are far from positive.