In a debut European campaign, the Britannia Stadium boss has already become familiar with the age-old grumble of clubs who have the misfortune of playing away from home after midweek commitments.
Pulis aired his frustration ahead of Thursday night's Europa League victory over Besiktas about what will eventually be a scenario of eight domestic away games following continental matches.
And the Stoke manager will have further weight for his argument if his side were to suffer defeat against Brendan Rodgers' Swansea at the Liberty Stadium.
The game has in some sections been billed as a beauty and the beast contest when comparing Swansea's attractive, passing football to the supposedly direct style favoured by Pulis' 2010/11 FA Cup finalists.
But Rodgers has played down the suggestions and is well aware of the threat Stoke will provide against his team, who have yet to lose at home in the Premier League since last season's Championship play-off final win.
Complaint
Midfielder Leon Britton is a fitness concern for Rodgers, as he is still struggling with the back complaint that saw him withdrawn early against Chelsea last weekend.
Striker Danny Graham could come back into the starting line-up in place of Leroy Lita, but midfielder Ferrie Bodde is set to undergo yet another operation in the latest setback to his recovery from a series of knee injuries.
Garry Monk and Ashley Williams are again the only fit centre-halves, with Alan Tate (broken leg), Steven Caulker (knee) and midfielder Kemy Agustien (hamstring) all sidelined.
Stoke winger Matthew Etherington will undergo a fitness test after he limped out of the 2-1 Europa League Group E victory over Besiktas due to a dead leg.
Defender Jonathan Woodgate is available again, having missed that game because he is not part of Stoke's squad for Europe, and the rested Asmir Begovic is set to return in goal in place Thomas Sorensen.
Salif Diao (fractured cheekbone) is another injury doubt, while Kenwyne Jones (hamstring) is not expected to make his comeback until after the international break.
Possible starting XIs
Swansea: Vorm, Rangel, Monk, Williams, Taylor, Britton, Gower, Allen, Dyer, Lita, Sinclair.
Stoke: Begovic, Huth, Upson, Shawcross, Shotton, Delap, Whitehead, Palacios, Pennant, Crouch, Jerome.
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