TEAM NEWS: SHEFF WED V CARDIFF C
Sun Dec 29, 2019 11:43 am
TEAM NEWS CCFC 
Cardiff City will be left sweating over the fitness of Lee Peltier today as they face Garry Monk's in-form Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.
The Bluebirds right back sustained a knock to his knee in the 1-1 draw with Millwall on Boxing Day and, despite trying to play on, hobbled off the field just minutes later.
He was replaced by Jazz Richards, who turned out his second encouraging display in as many outings, and it looks likely the Welshman will have to fill the berth at Hillsborough this afternoon.
"He's got a bang on his knee so it doesn't look great at the moment," Harris said of Peltier after the Millwall clash.
"Is he going to turn around quickly enough for the weekend? We will have to see and take it day by day.
"We are hoping it's an impact rather than a sprain."
Fortunately for Harris, Joe Bennett had recovered from his Achilles problem to start against Millwall, meaning Richards was able to step in for Peltier when he was hooked.
Peltier has been an ever-present under Harris and has shown tremendous heart and courage when the Bluebirds have been forced into last-ditch defending. However, if he is missing, today represents yet another opportunity for Richards to stake his claim for a regular starting spot.
Elsewhere, it is as yet unknown whether Josh Murphy will be recalled into the match-day squad, having been jettisoned for the Millwall clash after he was jeered off against Preston North End last weekend.
Harris has said he is fully fit and is available for selection if required, however it appears Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, Junior Hoilett and Gavin Whyte are currently ahead of him in the pecking order.
Joe Ralls will miss the clash owing to his broken hand, while Isaac Vassell and Matthew Connolly are once again the long-term absentees.
Captain Sean Morrison will also be missing as he serves the final match of his three-game suspension.
Cardiff City will be left sweating over the fitness of Lee Peltier today as they face Garry Monk's in-form Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.
The Bluebirds right back sustained a knock to his knee in the 1-1 draw with Millwall on Boxing Day and, despite trying to play on, hobbled off the field just minutes later.
He was replaced by Jazz Richards, who turned out his second encouraging display in as many outings, and it looks likely the Welshman will have to fill the berth at Hillsborough this afternoon.
"He's got a bang on his knee so it doesn't look great at the moment," Harris said of Peltier after the Millwall clash.
"Is he going to turn around quickly enough for the weekend? We will have to see and take it day by day.
"We are hoping it's an impact rather than a sprain."
Fortunately for Harris, Joe Bennett had recovered from his Achilles problem to start against Millwall, meaning Richards was able to step in for Peltier when he was hooked.
Peltier has been an ever-present under Harris and has shown tremendous heart and courage when the Bluebirds have been forced into last-ditch defending. However, if he is missing, today represents yet another opportunity for Richards to stake his claim for a regular starting spot.
Elsewhere, it is as yet unknown whether Josh Murphy will be recalled into the match-day squad, having been jettisoned for the Millwall clash after he was jeered off against Preston North End last weekend.
Harris has said he is fully fit and is available for selection if required, however it appears Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, Junior Hoilett and Gavin Whyte are currently ahead of him in the pecking order.
Joe Ralls will miss the clash owing to his broken hand, while Isaac Vassell and Matthew Connolly are once again the long-term absentees.
Captain Sean Morrison will also be missing as he serves the final match of his three-game suspension.