' Solskjaer ready to ring changes '
Wed Aug 13, 2014 6:38 am
Weds Aug 13th 2014
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Cardiff City manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said he will give squad players an opportunity in the Capital One Cup tie against Coventry.
Solskjaer's side began their Championship campaign with a 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers.
The Cardiff City manager says there will be changes for Wednesday's League Cup first round tie against Coventry at Northampton's Sixfields Stadium.
"It's a great chance for them to get more minutes," Solskjaer said.
"We need to give game time to a few because we didn't have too many games in pre-season.
"At this point of the season some players need game time more than others and it's a competitive game.
"I'll make sure the ones who missed out in pre-season can get a few minutes."
Midfielder Joe Ralls, 20, is among the players who Solskjaer confirmed will feature against Coventry.
Ralls, who joined as a youngster from Farnborough, has been a loan target for a number of clubs during the close season.
"Joe's done really well in pre-season and he'll get a chance on Wednesday," Solskjaer added.
Cardiff City, under Solskjaer's predecessor Malky Mackay, lost to Liverpool on penalties in the 2012 final at Wembley.
Solskjaer is well aware a victory for League One side Coventry over a side who were in the Premier League last season would be viewed as an upset.
"Coventry's a big club themselves. I played many time against them myself," the former Manchester United striker said.
"They've been successful in the cup before so we know it's going to be a tough game."
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Cardiff City manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said he will give squad players an opportunity in the Capital One Cup tie against Coventry.
Solskjaer's side began their Championship campaign with a 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers.
The Cardiff City manager says there will be changes for Wednesday's League Cup first round tie against Coventry at Northampton's Sixfields Stadium.
"It's a great chance for them to get more minutes," Solskjaer said.
"We need to give game time to a few because we didn't have too many games in pre-season.
"At this point of the season some players need game time more than others and it's a competitive game.
"I'll make sure the ones who missed out in pre-season can get a few minutes."
Midfielder Joe Ralls, 20, is among the players who Solskjaer confirmed will feature against Coventry.
Ralls, who joined as a youngster from Farnborough, has been a loan target for a number of clubs during the close season.
"Joe's done really well in pre-season and he'll get a chance on Wednesday," Solskjaer added.
Cardiff City, under Solskjaer's predecessor Malky Mackay, lost to Liverpool on penalties in the 2012 final at Wembley.
Solskjaer is well aware a victory for League One side Coventry over a side who were in the Premier League last season would be viewed as an upset.
"Coventry's a big club themselves. I played many time against them myself," the former Manchester United striker said.
"They've been successful in the cup before so we know it's going to be a tough game."
Re: ' Solskjaer ready to ring changes '
Wed Aug 13, 2014 9:10 am
I await ogs team selection with a great deal of treperdation
Re: ' Solskjaer ready to ring changes '
Wed Aug 13, 2014 12:29 pm
I expect a new formation and at least a couple of strikers and midfielders played out of position 
Re: ' Solskjaer ready to ring changes '
Wed Aug 13, 2014 12:33 pm
Surely this should mean that Dikagcoi and Macheda will be starting the game?
Re: ' Solskjaer ready to ring changes '
Wed Aug 13, 2014 12:50 pm
no baked there still not ready from injuries and fitness 
Re: ' Solskjaer ready to ring changes '
Wed Aug 13, 2014 1:09 pm
Focus for the year is the league.
I agree with giving squad players time in cup campaigns. If it comes off, we progress but either way, less risk of injuring our top players.
I agree with giving squad players time in cup campaigns. If it comes off, we progress but either way, less risk of injuring our top players.