Cardiff City manager Neil Harris has offered an injury update on two of his most important players ahead of this weekend's game with Nottingham Forest.
The Bluebirds have picked up four points from their last two games, including a win over Stoke City last time out.
Those results leave City seven points behind Forest going into the clash at the City Ground, but will have to once again do it without Sol Bamba and Jazz Richards.
Bamba has been a long-term absentee since suffering an ACL injury during the club's fight against relegation last season. Harris has hinted he is close to a first team return, but that this weekend will come too soon.
“Sol was excellent in the week, so I think we are coming in with the intensity I want to train at and Sol has just realised he was getting there, but maybe he needs a couple more weeks to get up to speed," he told WalesOnline.
“Sol has a huge part to play within the group, every day. In the team, on the bench, not up to speed yet. Him and Sean Morrison are huge characters and leaders, every day I lean on them for their leadership qualities.”
Full-back Jazz Richards is also expected to miss the game, despite making his return to the U23s.
“Jazz is obviously a bit further off fitness-wise, but his abilities at right back are as good as anyone in this division," Harris added.
“Can I be the manager who finally gets him fit and consistent in fitness levels? That’s my challenge with my staff.
“He’s a great lad and I’ve played against him and managed against him and he’s certainly a talented footballer.”
