Fri Mar 29, 2019 7:01 am
Joe Bennett and Victor Camarasa both hobbled off during the West Ham victory, suffering with a hamstring strain and cramp respectively.
But both are expected to return to face Chelsea, although Sol Bamba (cruciate) and Jazz Richards (hamstring) remain long-term injury absentees.
Bennett confirmed he was in good shape in a recent interview and added: "We think we've got a chance against the majority of teams, especially if we're on our game at home.
"Chelsea have not been in great form this season but I mean they're still an unbelievable team with some really good players.
"The gaffer is going into that game thinking we can get a result.
"If we can perform like we did against West Ham against Chelsea, we'll have a great chance."
Warnock will deliberate whether to bring back Joe Ralls, Kenneth Zohore or Bobby Decordova-Reid into his side, but will likely make minimal changes to his winning side — despite the three-week break. He could actually name an unchanged side, with Callum Paterson a doubt having picked up an injury on Scotland duty.
Junior Hoilett of Cardiff City is tackled by Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea (Image: Huw Evans Picture Agency)
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri could have Ruben Loftus-Cheek available for selection after the midfielder pulled out of England international duty with a back problem.
Reserve full-back Davide Zappacosta is a doubt, while fringe players Ethan Ampadu and Marco van Ginkel are out long term.
Ross Barkley starred for the Three Lions in victories over Czech Republic and Montenegro and could start for the visitors in the Sunday 2.05pm kick off at Cardiff City Stadium. Callum Hudson-Odoi is also pushing for a starting berth.
Expected Cardiff City lineup: Etheridge; Peltier, Manga, Morrison, Bennett; Gunnarsson, Arter, Camarasa; Hoilett, Murphy, Niasse.
Expected Chelsea lineup: Kepa; Azpilicueta, Luiz, Rudiger, Alonso; Jorginho, Kante, Barkley; Hazard, Pedro, Higuain.