New signing added to the Exeter City squad for visit of Stevenage

Exeter City have added winger Timur Tutierov to their ranks for the second of the campaign in Sky Bet League One.

The Ukrainian has joined the Grecians on loan from Premier League Sunderland and will be looking to make the senior step after impressing in the youth system for the Black Cats.

His first assignment could well be involvement in City’s home meeting with Stevenage on Saturday, as the Grecians return to league focus following the humbling loss at Manchester City in the FA Cup.

While the League One table remains extremely tight, any poor run would quickly drag City back into the relegation mix, they can take heart from an impressive 11-game unbeaten run at home to Stevenage.

City manager Gary Caldwell told the club website: "We always get an amazing backing at home and it's a difficult place for the opposition to come and play.

"We can't wait to be back at SJP. After any defeat it's important you get back out and work hard and prepare yourself to get back on track and Saturday is a brilliant game at home. We want to try and keep our home form going and get out there and give our supporters a victory and get back on track in the League.

"I think any time we come up against Stevenage they are a hard team to face. They are very competitive and have a clear identity and they play it very well. They had an amazing start to the season and were up near the top for a long time.

"I know they will be a difficult team to play against, regardless of each team's form, so it's a really difficult challenge for us."