Cardiff manager Brian Barry-Murphy has eased concerns over the fitness of Nathan Trott, Rubin Colwill and Dylan Lawlor, stating the injured trio are in a 'pretty good place' despite missing the opening pre-season friendly.
What happened in the Midtjylland defeat?
Cardiff were thumped by FC Midtjylland in their first pre-season outing, with goalkeeper Nathan Trott (groin), midfielder Rubin Colwill (ankle) and centre-back Dylan Lawlor (knee) all sidelined. Barry-Murphy opted against risking the trio, describing their issues as non-serious.
How did Lawlor pick up his injury?
Lawlor, 20, sustained his knee problem during international duty with Wales. He featured for 67 minutes in Wales’ 0-0 draw with Ghana on 2 June but missed the subsequent 1-0 defeat to Romania on 6 June due to the issue.
What’s next for Cardiff?
The Bluebirds face Cork City in their second pre-season fixture on Tuesday. Barry-Murphy’s cautious approach suggests the trio could return soon, though no firm timeline has been set. The focus remains on avoiding setbacks ahead of the League One campaign.
