Neil Warnock has revealed that Harry Arter is a doubt for Cardiff City's clash with Liverpool on Sunday after picking up a calf injury in the defeat at Burnley .
Arter, who sat out the win at Brighton , was subbed off during the defeat at Turf Moor, and Warnock has revealed that the Irishman actually injured his calf while running off the field.
However, the City boss was full of praise for the performance of Joe Ralls, who took Arter's place in the starting XI on the south coast.
"He just nicked his calf, believe it or not, running off when he was substituted," Warnock explained. "There are some silly injuries out there.
"So he had a scan and he might struggle for Sunday but he should be alright for Fulham."
"I couldn't risk him tonight.
"Then again. I thought Joe Ralls was my 12/10 tonight.
"I thought he was the best player on the pitch."
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Meanwhile Warnock has played down any concerns surrounding midfielder Aron Gunnarsson, who was substituted shortly after half-time despite putting in a dominant performance at the heart of midfield.
His withdrawal will have understandably sparked concerns among City fans, but Warnock insists it was just a precaution ahead of what is now a crucial run of games.
"Yeah we didn't want to risk him any more," he added. "He's got a spasm in his back. He'll be alright. He just needs it. I was glad when he came off.
"Bacuna was like Pogba when he came on."
Cardiff are now two points adrift of Premier League safety following Tuesday's result.
