A fortnight's break due to World Cup action has Cardiff City fans chomping at the bit to return to domestic football and a group of players wanting to build on their prime form following demolition jobs over Derby (6-1 at home) and Watford (4-0 away).
It would be understandable if Dave Jones is desparate to retain the same starting eleven used in both games but doubts persist over two players.
In midfield, news has emerged that Steve McPhail had a neck operation last week and, at present, still has the stitches inserted. He has been training and wants to play but it may be touch and go. If he is absent, Joe Ledley would be expected to start but he is a doubt too having missed Wales' games with a hip injury.
Meantime, at the back, Mark Kennedy is a doubt as well with continued hamstring twinges which has plagued him all season. However City have cover there as SuperKev - Kevin McNaughton - is ready to belatedly start the season and has successfully come through two reserve outings during the break.
Cardiff City are at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday and then Coventry City next Tuesday.
It would be understandable if Dave Jones is desparate to retain the same starting eleven used in both games but doubts persist over two players.
In midfield, news has emerged that Steve McPhail had a neck operation last week and, at present, still has the stitches inserted. He has been training and wants to play but it may be touch and go. If he is absent, Joe Ledley would be expected to start but he is a doubt too having missed Wales' games with a hip injury.
Meantime, at the back, Mark Kennedy is a doubt as well with continued hamstring twinges which has plagued him all season. However City have cover there as SuperKev - Kevin McNaughton - is ready to belatedly start the season and has successfully come through two reserve outings during the break.
Cardiff City are at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday and then Coventry City next Tuesday.
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