Cardiff City vs Chelsea - Paterson sidelined for rest of the season for Cardiff

Cardiff are without Callum Paterson for the Premier League visit of Chelsea on Sunday.

Paterson damaged ankle ligaments playing for Scotland in their Euro 2020 qualifier in San Marino and will play no further part this season.

Sol Bamba (knee ligaments) and Matthew Connolly (dislocated ankle) are also sidelined, but Harry Arter is expected to feature after missing the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2020 qualifying victory over Georgia on Tuesday.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek is expected to shake off a back issue in time for Chelsea’s trip to Wales.

The midfielder missed out on England duty due to his injury but should be ready to return for the Premier League contest.

Davide Zappacosta’s ankle problem will be assessed, as will Ethan Ampadu’s back concern.