UPDATED " CARDIFF CITY MAIN STRIKER RULED OUT "
Thu Mar 24, 2016 2:10 pm
" UPDATED " Worry for Cardiff City as Anthony Pilkington ruled out of friendly with knee injury that could cost him place at Euro 2016
Friday 24th March 2016
The Bluebirds' striker will remain with the national squad in the hope that he can feature against Slovakia on Tuesday night
Anthony Pilkington has become an injury concern for Cardiff City after Martin O'Neill confirmed he would miss the Republic of Ireland's friendly with Switzerland tonight.
Pilkington has been unable to train with his international team-mates over the last few days, with O'Neill confirming it is a consequence of long-term injury problems with his knee.
The Irishman requires a tailored training regime to manage the problem.
Pilkington will remain with the squad in the hope that he can recover in time for Tuesday night's game with Slovakia, but O'Neill has conceded that the issues cost the Cardiff man a place in his Euro 2016 squad.
" Worry for Cardiff City as Anthony Pilkington ruled out of friendly with knee injury that could cost him place at Euro 2016 "
BY PHIL SMITH
24/03/16
The Bluebirds' striker will remain with the national squad in the hope that he can feature against Slovakia on Tuesday night.
Anthony Pilkington has become an injury concern for Cardiff City after Martin O'Neill confirmed he would miss the Republic of Ireland's friendly with Switzerland tomorrow night.
Pilkington has been unable to train with his international team-mates over the last few days, with O'Neill confirming it is a consequence of long-term injury problems with his knee.
The Irishman requires a tailored training regime to manage the problem.
Pilkington will remain with the squad in the hope that he can recover in time for Tuesday night's game with Slovakia, but O'Neill has conceded that the issues cost the Cardiff man a place in his Euro 2016 squad.
With Jonathan Walters injured, Pilkington would have been hoping to impress and stake his claim.
It will leave the Bluebirds' desperately sweating over the fitness of a man who has become absolutely integral to Russell Slade's plans in recent months, scoring five goals since moving to a striker berth in the 3-1 win over Wolves.
Cardiff's other striking options are limited, with Idriss Saadi having precious little first team football since returning from a long-term injury, and Kenneth Zohore only playing 32 minutes since arriving on loan.
The Bluebirds' face a crucial run of fixtures from next Saturday, taking on promotion challengers Derby and Burnley in the space of four days.
They will desperately be hoping that Pilkington is fit and firing by then.
Re: " CARDIFF CITY PLAYER RULED OUT "
Thu Mar 24, 2016 3:44 pm
Funny how players with clubs in challenging league positions seem to develop injuries when the friendly internationals come around. Good to see Pilks is prioritising Cardiff over Ireland 
Re: " CARDIFF CITY MAIN STRIKER RULED OUT "
Thu Mar 24, 2016 5:50 pm
I would give Saadi a go up front to rest Pilks...
Re: " CARDIFF CITY MAIN STRIKER RULED OUT "
Thu Mar 24, 2016 8:01 pm
Hopefully this gives Saadi a chance.
Re: UPDATED " CARDIFF CITY MAIN STRIKER RULED OUT "
Fri Mar 25, 2016 8:47 am
" UPDATED " Worry for Cardiff City as Anthony Pilkington ruled out of friendly with knee injury that could cost him place at Euro 2016
Friday 24th March 2016
The Bluebirds' striker will remain with the national squad in the hope that he can feature against Slovakia on Tuesday night
Anthony Pilkington has become an injury concern for Cardiff City after Martin O'Neill confirmed he would miss the Republic of Ireland's friendly with Switzerland tonight.
Pilkington has been unable to train with his international team-mates over the last few days, with O'Neill confirming it is a consequence of long-term injury problems with his knee.
The Irishman requires a tailored training regime to manage the problem.
Re: " CARDIFF CITY MAIN STRIKER RULED OUT "
Fri Mar 25, 2016 10:09 am
Howieblue wrote:I would give Saadi a go up front to rest Pilks...
Would like to see more of Saadi
Re: " CARDIFF CITY MAIN STRIKER RULED OUT "
Fri Mar 25, 2016 10:10 am
Rydogsccfc wrote:Hopefully this gives Saadi a chance.
Ryan, would like to see more of him
Re: UPDATED " CARDIFF CITY MAIN STRIKER RULED OUT "
Fri Mar 25, 2016 10:10 am
Forever Blue wrote::ayatollah: " UPDATED "
Worry for Cardiff City as Anthony Pilkington ruled out of friendly with knee injury that could cost him place at Euro 2016
Friday 24th March 2016
The Bluebirds' striker will remain with the national squad in the hope that he can feature against Slovakia on Tuesday night
Anthony Pilkington has become an injury concern for Cardiff City after Martin O'Neill confirmed he would miss the Republic of Ireland's friendly with Switzerland tonight.
Pilkington has been unable to train with his international team-mates over the last few days, with O'Neill confirming it is a consequence of long-term injury problems with his knee.
The Irishman requires a tailored training regime to manage the problem.
Cheers Annis
Re: UPDATED " CARDIFF CITY MAIN STRIKER RULED OUT "
Fri Mar 25, 2016 10:11 am
Santa Ponsa Blue wrote:Forever Blue wrote::ayatollah: " UPDATED "
Worry for Cardiff City as Anthony Pilkington ruled out of friendly with knee injury that could cost him place at Euro 2016
Friday 24th March 2016
The Bluebirds' striker will remain with the national squad in the hope that he can feature against Slovakia on Tuesday night
Anthony Pilkington has become an injury concern for Cardiff City after Martin O'Neill confirmed he would miss the Republic of Ireland's friendly with Switzerland tonight.
Pilkington has been unable to train with his international team-mates over the last few days, with O'Neill confirming it is a consequence of long-term injury problems with his knee.
The Irishman requires a tailored training regime to manage the problem.
Cheers Annis
Very worrying Mason if Pilkington does not recover asap.