Huddersfield waiting on injured duo

Huddersfield waiting on injured duo

22/08/18

Huddersfield will be hoping they can lift themselves off the foot of the table against Cardiff this weekend - having picked up no points yet following heavy defeats against Chelsea and Manchester City.

And they could be without a couple of players for the visit of Neil Warnock’s men - with David Wagner admitting a decision will be made late on concerning the fitness of injured duo Mathias Zanka Jorgensen and Jonathan Hogg.

David Wagner

We hope for it. I think the decision isn’t made so far.
We will have to see how the treatment and everything works.
So I think we can make a final decision very late in the week.

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Expected Huddersfield lineup (4-5-1)
Defence

Ben Hamer was at fault for at least a couple of Manchester City goals last weekend and he will look to put things right with a solid performance against Neil Warnock’s men.

Christopher Schindler and Terrence Kongolo have won just five aerial duels between them and will have to be at their best against the likes of Bobby Reid if they are to take anything from this game.

The absence of Jorgensen will mean that Wagner will field a four-man backline and Tommy Smith is his best choice at right-back. Chris Löwe and his experience could be crucial for the Terriers on the left side of the backline.

Midfield

Hogg is doubtful for this game so the manager has no choice but to use Jon Gorenc Stankovic, who scored their only goal so far this season, alongside Philip Billing and Aaron Mooy, both of who will add some balance to the midfield.

Florent Hadergjonaj has not been at his best but his industry and defensive abilities should see him start on the left flank, just ahead of Lowe. Alex Pritchard was one of the most impressive players for the team last weekend and should keep his place on the right side of the midfield.

Attack

With a total of 21 aerial duels won in the first two games, and an assist to his name, Steven Mounie is going to be the player to watch out for this weekend and will be the lone striker for the home side.

Have to stop mooy in midfield if arter can win that midfield battle I think we can push on and win