Cardiff boss Harris faces selection poser ahead of Wigan test

Posted Thursday, February 13, 2020 by PA

Cardiff boss Neil Harris must decide whether to freshen up his team for the visit of Sky Bet Championship strugglers Wigan.

The Bluebirds are out to extend their unbeaten league run to seven matches following the 3-0 midweek win at Huddersfield, where Harris had named an unchanged 18-man squad.

Australian Brad Smith and on-loan Wolves defender Dion Sanderson continue to build up their match fitness following their recent moves.

Midfielder Joe Ralls (glute) has missed the last four games, while Nathaniel Mendez-Laing (hamstring), forward Isaac Vassell (thigh) and defender Matthew Connolly (ankle) are long-term absentees.

Wigan will be without Cheyenne Dunkley through suspension for the trip to Wales.

Defender Dunkley was sent off during the second half of the 2-2 home draw against Middlesbrough, so must serve a two-match ban for his second red card of the campaign.

American defender Antonee Robinson – who had been on the verge of a deadline-day £6million switch to AC Milan – is set for a couple of weeks on the sidelines after picking up a groin problem during training.

Midfielder Kieran Dowell (ankle) and defender Danny Fox (groin) continue their own rehabilitation.