Norwich vs Cardiff - Alex Pritchard set for Norwich return

Alex Pritchard is expected to return to the Norwich squad for the Sky Bet Championship clash with Cardiff at Carrow Road.

The summer capture from Tottenham played 45 minutes of the under-23s' 2-0 home win over Valencia on Tuesday following a stomach muscle strain.

Fellow midfielder Graham Dorrans, yet to appear this season due to a groin injury, also featured in midweek and could return to the squad.

Striker Nelson Oliveira is in line for his debut after his recent move while it remains to be seen whether goalkeeper John Ruddy, defenders Martin Olsson and Ivo Pinto and forward Cameron Jerome have recovered from injury.

Former England striker Rickie Lambert will make his Cardiff bow following a deadline-day move from West Brom.

Joe Bennett also signed for Cardiff just before the transfer deadline, but the former Aston Villa defender's debut has been delayed by a calf problem.

Loan arrival Ben Amos is expected to make his first appearance in goal following the sale of goalkeeper David Marshall to Hull.

Central defender Sean Morrison has taken over the captaincy following Marshall's departure, and Emyr Huws is in contention to make his full debut after impressing as a substitute for Wales against Moldova.