Norwich goalkeeper Tim Krul ruled out of Cardiff clash

Posted Friday, December 18, 2020 by PA

Sky Bet Championship leaders Norwich will again be without goalkeeper Tim Krul for the visit of Cardiff on Saturday.

The Dutchman has missed the past six matches since hobbling off against Stoke last month with a thigh issue and still has some fluid around the muscle, so will not be rushed back into action.

Midfielder Lukas Rupp (hamstring) is in contention again, while defender Ben Gibson (calf), left-back Xavi Quintilla (hip), midfielder Przemyslaw Placheta (hamstring), Sam Byram (hamstring) and winger Onel Hernandez (thigh) all continue their own recovery.

Forward Adam Idah and defender Bali Mumba (both knee) are longer-term absentees.

Cardiff will have midfielder Joe Ralls available again following suspension.

Ralls was sent off for two cautions in the derby against Welsh rivals Swansea, so missed the midweek 3-2 win over Birmingham, while winger Josh Murphy could return to face his former club.

Kieffer Moore is sidelined by a hamstring tear, which is likely to keep the striker out until the new year.

Forward Lee Tomlin (groin) and on-loan Arsenal defender Jordi Osei-Tutu (hamstring) continue their recovery, along with Isaac Vassell (quad).