' CCFC / BCFC '
Wed Dec 16, 2020 1:06 pm
CARDIFF CITY FC: 
Cardiff City will be without their talisman Kieffer Moore for the clash at Cardiff City Stadium.
Bluebirds boss Neil Harris revealed that the striker will be absent until the New Year, having torn his hamstring in the defeat against Swansea City at the weekend, which is a huge blow for the Bluebirds.
Junior Hoilett is also a doubt owing to a hip flexor injury which has sidelined him for the last two games, so he could also be missing.
Lee Tomlin is still in rehab following his groin surgery, while Jordi Osei-Tutu's hamstring injury will keep him out of training until after Christmas.
Harris said it could be a case of 'looking at Wikipedia' for some of the players he is expecting to name on his team sheet, so it is likely a couple of academy kids could get the nod.
Isaac Vassell is still a long-term absentee.
BIRMINGHAM CITY:
As for Birmingham, Jake Clarke-Salter could be drafted in at left back, with Kristian Pedersen suspended.
Jeremie Bela has also been ruled out through injury, but Blues boss Aitor Karanka will otherwise have a fully-fit squad from which to choose.
Jon Toral and Maxime Colin, who were absent for Birmingham's defeat by Watford, are expected to be in contention for a recall against the Bluebirds.
Cardiff City will be without their talisman Kieffer Moore for the clash at Cardiff City Stadium.
Bluebirds boss Neil Harris revealed that the striker will be absent until the New Year, having torn his hamstring in the defeat against Swansea City at the weekend, which is a huge blow for the Bluebirds.
Junior Hoilett is also a doubt owing to a hip flexor injury which has sidelined him for the last two games, so he could also be missing.
Lee Tomlin is still in rehab following his groin surgery, while Jordi Osei-Tutu's hamstring injury will keep him out of training until after Christmas.
Harris said it could be a case of 'looking at Wikipedia' for some of the players he is expecting to name on his team sheet, so it is likely a couple of academy kids could get the nod.
Isaac Vassell is still a long-term absentee.
BIRMINGHAM CITY:
As for Birmingham, Jake Clarke-Salter could be drafted in at left back, with Kristian Pedersen suspended.
Jeremie Bela has also been ruled out through injury, but Blues boss Aitor Karanka will otherwise have a fully-fit squad from which to choose.
Jon Toral and Maxime Colin, who were absent for Birmingham's defeat by Watford, are expected to be in contention for a recall against the Bluebirds.