Pulis 'disappointed' with Begovic claims

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has described the situation surrounding wantaway goalkeeper Asmir Begovic as being part of a “disease” in football.

Begovic – linked with a move to Chelsea this summer – missed the Potters’ 2-1 victory over Shrewsbury in the Carling Cup on Tuesday, with Pulis claiming afterwards that the 23-year-old had refused to play.