FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2012 file picture Stoke City's Robert Huth from Germany, left, heads the ball with Valencia's Mehmet Topal from Turkey, right,during the second leg of their Europa League round of 32 soccer match at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain. Stoke City defender Robert Huth has been hospitalized with suspected meningitis after beginning to show symptoms during an 11-day pre-season tour to the United States. The 27-year-old ...
more FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2012 file picture Stoke City's Robert Huth from Germany, left, heads the ball with Valencia's Mehmet Topal from Turkey, right,during the second leg of their Europa League round of 32 soccer match at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain. Stoke City defender Robert Huth has been hospitalized with suspected meningitis after beginning to show symptoms during an 11-day pre-season tour to the United States. The 27-year-old center half, who has played for Germany 19 times, was rushed to hospital on Monday after his symptoms continued to worsen. Stoke said Wednesday Aug 8, 2012 he would undergo further tests to determine the strain of the virus and the length of the recovery time. "It's a massive, massive worry for us, but the most important thing right now is Robert's health," Stoke coach Tony Pulis told the club's website. "We don't know the full extent of it at the moment, but he'll be undergoing more tests, so hopefully we'll know more about the situation with
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