Bojan to miss Manchester United clash as Stoke star is ruled out with hamstring injury.

Stoke City talisman Bojan Krkic is out of his side's New Years' Day clash against Manchester United.

The in-form forward went off with a suspected hamstring injury in the victory against West Brom on Sunday.

Sportsmail understands that Bojan underwent medical tests on Tuesday afternoon and they have revealed minimal damage to an interior muscle between the hamstring and groin.

However, the lunchtime visit of United to the Britannia Stadium comes too soon and the former Barcelona star is expected to be out for around a week. 

He will also sit out the FA Cup match against Wrexham on Sunday.

Bojan has scored three Premier League goals since joining Stoke in the summer.