The former West Ham centre-back joined the Potters last week but with fellow new signing Jonathan Woodgate to be rested the England international is set to play.
Matt finish: Upson is poised to make his debut in Thursday's clash with FC Thun
Winger Matt Etherington will play no part after injuring his shoulder against Chelsea at the weekend while Rory Delap (hamstring) and Jermaine Pennant (thigh) may also not be risked as manager Tony Pulis makes changes.
Provisional squad:Begovic, Huth, Wilson, Shawcross, Upson, Collins, Pugh, Wilkinson, Whelan, Whitehead, Diao, Walters, Jones, Sorensen, Shotton, Tonge, Arismendi, Woodgate, Pennant, Delap.?
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Source: Daily Mail
Source: Daily Mail