James Beattie has yet to find the net in three appearances this season

Stoke City are waiting to find out if James Beattie could be set for a spell on the sidelines after he went off injured in the 0-0 draw at Birmingham.

The former England striker will have a scan to discover the full extent of the problem, which he suffered in a clash with Blues defender Franck Queudrue.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis told BBC Radio Stoke: "We think he's going to be OK.

"We took him off as a precaution because we thought he might have done something to his knee ligaments."

Beattie scored seven goals in 16 appearances at the end of last season to help the Potters finish 12th in the Premier League.

His injury could open the door for Dave Kitson, who has yet to score for Stoke since his £5.5m move from Reading in July 2008.

The Potters have taken four points from three matches at the start of the campaign, a return which Pulis has been pleased with.

"I think having played three games in a week, and gone to Liverpool in that time, I'm proud of everyone in the team," added the Stoke manager.

The Potters will be hoping to avoid a Carling Cup shock when they go to League One side Leyton Orient on Wednesday.

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