Aapo Halme back to boost Barnsley

Posted Thursday, October 31, 2019 by PA

Barnsley centre-back Aapo Halme is in contention for a return against Bristol City as they look to secure a first Sky Bet Championship victory since the opening day.

The Finland Under-21 international has missed the last two matches through injury but could slot straight into the Tykes’ defence on Friday evening.

Fellow centre-back Bambo Diaby is set to overcome a knock sustained during Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Huddersfield.

Austrian goalkeeper Samuel Radlinger is fit after playing in an Under-23 match on Monday, as did compatriot forward Patrick Schmidt, who put himself in contention after scoring the final goal of the 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday.

Bristol City boss Lee Johnson will watch from the stand as he serves a one-match touchline ban at Oakwell.

Striker Famara Diedhiou is also suspended for the trip to South Yorkshire, but there is positive injury news for the Robins.

Czech Republic international defender Tomas Kalas (hamstring) and midfielder Korey Smith (foot) have returned to full training, while Taylor Moore suffered a knee problem against Wigan on Sunday but the trio are expected to be in the squad.

Adam Nagy (ankle) is unlikely to be risked having not played since September 9, while full-back Jack Hunt (hamstring), Jay Dasilva (leg fracture) and Benik Afobe (knee) are sidelined long term.