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Manga will be out injured for 2-4 weeks



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Russell Slade optimistic over Bruno Manga injury as scans reveal no major damage.

Cardiff City medics have revealed good news on injured centre-half Bruno Manga and manager Russell Slade says: “His injury doesn’t look as serious as we initially feared.”

Manga suffered a knee injury during the Bluebirds’ 1-0 win against Sparta Rotterdam in Holland and had scans in hospital on Monday.

The Bluebirds boss described the injury as a ‘devastating blow’ but scans have show there is no major ligament damage.

“It’s terrific news," said Slade.

"We can have a little bit more optimism about Bruno because his injury doesn’t seem to be as bad as perhaps we thought initially.

“We are hopeful he won’t be out for long.”

Gabon international Manga, Cardiff’s player of the year in 2014-15, is still likely to miss the opening Championship fixture against Fulham at home on Saturday week, but could be back soon after that.

Doctors are still waiting for inflammation around the knee to settle down before they will make an exact diagnosis, but it is hoped Manga will only miss two or three fixtures at the most.

Ben Turner, who is recovering from ankle surgery, is also making good progress, while Slade is likely to turn to the experienced pairing of Sean Morrison and Matt Connolly against Fulham.

It looks certain they will play against Premier League new boys Watford in Tuesday’s friendly at Cardiff City Stadium (7.45pm). Gunnarsson is doubtful with a minor hip injury.

Thank god that it isn't to serious, was expecting a few months to be honest

Bit of a relief that...we got enough to see us through until him and Turner return..big chance for Connelly

great news no excuses now Slade

If that's accurate, quite a relief. I was fearing the worst.

Thank f**k

PHEEEEeeeewwww!!

Is that when he`s back playing or back training ?

Thank god that it isn't to serious, was expecting a few months to be honest

Russell Slade optimistic over Bruno Manga injury as scans reveal no major damage.

Cardiff City medics have revealed good news on injured centre-half Bruno Manga and manager Russell Slade says: “His injury doesn’t look as serious as we initially feared.”

Manga suffered a knee injury during the Bluebirds’ 1-0 win against Sparta Rotterdam in Holland and had scans in hospital on Monday.

The Bluebirds boss described the injury as a ‘devastating blow’ but scans have show there is no major ligament damage.

“It’s terrific news," said Slade.

"We can have a little bit more optimism about Bruno because his injury doesn’t seem to be as bad as perhaps we thought initially.

“We are hopeful he won’t be out for long.”

Gabon international Manga, Cardiff’s player of the year in 2014-15, is still likely to miss the opening Championship fixture against Fulham at home on Saturday week, but could be back soon after that.

Doctors are still waiting for inflammation around the knee to settle down before they will make an exact diagnosis, but it is hoped Manga will only miss two or three fixtures at the most.

Ben Turner, who is recovering from ankle surgery, is also making good progress, while Slade is likely to turn to the experienced pairing of Sean Morrison and Matt Connolly against Fulham.

It looks certain they will play against Premier League new boys Watford in Tuesday’s friendly at Cardiff City Stadium (7.45pm). Gunnarsson is doubtful with a minor hip injury.

If that's accurate, quite a relief. I was fearing the worst.

Agree.

Looks ok walking into the stadium tonight un-aided. Possible chance of making Fulham ?