Injuries for Saturday

From the BBC website:

Cardiff City goalkeeper Nathan Trott has been given a '50-50' chance of being fit for Saturday's League One match against Plymouth Argyle by Bluebirds boss Brian Barry-Murphy.

But midfielders David Turnbull and Alex Robertson have both been ruled out for the game at the Cardiff City Stadium (12:30 BST).

Trott has a tight hamstring while Robertson has also been complaining of his own hamstring pains.

Turnbull has a had a groin scan which has showed he will be out for around 10 days.

Trott's potential omission from the Argyle game would come as a blow to Barry-Murphy's side, who sit top of League One thanks in some part to Trott's performances in goal.

The 26-year-old, on loan from FC Copenhagen, has conceded just one goal in five appearances. If missing he will be replaced by either Matthew Turner, who started the season in goal against Peterborough United, or Jak Alnwick, who has returned to training after illness.

When asked about Trott's impact, Barry-Murphy said: "He's done exceptionally well. He's had a really positive influence on the team which is what we hoped for.

"The opportunity for Matt Turner was evident on Tuesday [against Cheltenham Town], you saw the energy he created for the team because of how good he was.

"If Matt Turner feels he has no chance of playing, that's not what we want."

With King also injured all of a sudden we are looking quite light in centre midfield. Good therefore that Mafico got some good experience on Tuesday.

Trott has been great so far but Turner is looking a very solid number 2 so I wouldn't be overly concerned if we let Trott rest up for a few weeks

Just saw the weather forecast for Saturday - not good. Heavy rain, apparently.

On the whole, the team has been moving the ball around really well so far this season during what have been pretty much the ideal conditions for a possession-based style of football. It'll be interesting to see how the players cope if the weather is crap.

I would rest Trott now even if he’s got a chance to make it.

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Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman

Just saw the weather forecast for Saturday - not good. Heavy rain, apparently.

On the whole, the team has been moving the ball around really well so far this season during what have been pretty much the ideal conditions for a possession-based style of football. It'll be interesting to see how the players cope if the weather is crap.

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That's a good point, I think they will be ok, but as you say, we haven't seen them in rough conditions and it does tend to be a leveler and suit the aggressive, direct Warnock type teams.

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Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman

Just saw the weather forecast for Saturday - not good. Heavy rain, apparently.

On the whole, the team has been moving the ball around really well so far this season during what have been pretty much the ideal conditions for a possession-based style of football. It'll be interesting to see how the players cope if the weather is crap.

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At least bad weather like that doesn't have the same effect it used to. Hopefully, we'll still be able to move the ball round quickly. Maybe we'll get Osho in tomorrow and he can start on Saturday. He's been playing for Auxerre so he should be ready to go.

3 midfield absences. I suppose we'll be seeing Mafico on the bench then

Interesting that Robinson seemed to play the 10 role on Tuesday, wonder if he's considered Colwill's deputy there? I don't think Robertson's ever looked particularly comfortable in that role

By my count we have the following senior midfielders fit for Saturday, feels pretty light: R.Colwill, J.Colwill, Wintle, Mafico. Will we see yet another new name on the bench perhaps?

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Originally Posted by City123

3 midfield absences. I suppose we'll be seeing Mafico on the bench then

Interesting that Robinson seemed to play the 10 role on Tuesday, wonder if he's considered Colwill's deputy there? I don't think Robertson's ever looked particularly comfortable in that role

By my count we have the following senior midfielders fit for Saturday, feels pretty light: R.Colwill, J.Colwill, Wintle, Mafico. Will we see yet another new name on the bench perhaps?

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Chambers.

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Originally Posted by ninian opinian

Chambers.

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Ah yeah, though with Daland seemingly on the way out and no news on Osho I'd imagine he's predominantly down as centre back cover

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Ah yeah, though with Daland seemingly on the way out and no news on Osho I'd imagine he's predominantly down as centre back cover

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He can cover both position's and NG can also cover centre half.

Wouldn’t be surprised if Osho has been training with us, similar to Trott when we signed him. Hopefully we’ll hear something very soon :-)

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Originally Posted by City123

3 midfield absences. I suppose we'll be seeing Mafico on the bench then

Interesting that Robinson seemed to play the 10 role on Tuesday, wonder if he's considered Colwill's deputy there? I don't think Robertson's ever looked particularly comfortable in that role

By my count we have the following senior midfielders fit for Saturday, feels pretty light: R.Colwill, J.Colwill, Wintle, Mafico. Will we see yet another new name on the bench perhaps?

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16 year-old Rob Tankiewicz has been training with the first team the last few days

maybe a spot on the subs bench this weekend ?