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Stoke star Jese Rodriguez involved in stunning bust-up after Mark Hughes failed to bring him on against Swansea

The 24-year-old has fallen down the pecking order with the Potters, and has failed to start a game since October 21

STOKE forward Jese Rodriguez was involved in an amazing bust-up at the weekend.

The Spanish forward is understood to have stormed down the tunnel before the final whistle once after Mark Hughes used his three subs against Swansea.

 Stoke loanee Jese Rodriguez has fallen down the pecking order under Mark Hughes
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Stoke loanee Jese Rodriguez has fallen down the pecking order under Mark HughesCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Jese Rodriguez scores great debut goal for Stoke against Arsenal
 The Spanish youth international hasn't started for the Potters since October 21
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The Spanish youth international hasn't started for the Potters since October 21Credit: Reuters

Jese, 24, was on the bench for the 2-1 win and said to be fuming over being overlooked as Sparky's side hung onto their lead.

Stoke's high-profile summer loan from Paris Saint-Germain could now face an uncertain future less than halfway through his spell at the Bet365 Stadium.

The former Real Madrid striker made a stunning start to his Premier League career by scoring the winner against Arsenal on his debut.

But he has not scored since or started a match since October 21 when he played in the defeat to Bournemouth.

 The 24-year-old started his career off at the bet365 Stadium in the best possible way by netting the winner against Arsenal
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The 24-year-old started his career off at the bet365 Stadium in the best possible way by netting the winner against ArsenalCredit: Rex Features
 Jese Rodriguez reportedly reacted angrily after Mark Hughes didn't bring him on against Swansea on the weekend
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Jese Rodriguez reportedly reacted angrily after Mark Hughes didn't bring him on against Swansea on the weekendCredit: PA:Empics Sport

At the weekend Hughes used his three subs with 20 minutes remaining against Swansea.

Sparky praised Jese earlier in the season for his dedication and professionalism as he was returning regularly to Gran Canaria to visit his son Nyan, who was born premature.


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He has featured nine times for the Potters in the Premier League, but has been restricted to two 16-minute cameos in his last two matches against Crystal Palace and Liverpool.

Stoke currently sit 13th in the Premier League table, and face a tricky away tie against Tottenham on Saturday.

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