STOKE VISIT THE WELSH CAPITAL IN PARAMOUNT FIXTURE

The Bluebirds return to the Cardiff City Stadium as they host Mark Robins’ Stoke City.

The Potters had a steady start to the season, but still dismissed manager Steven Schumacher. Narcis Pelach was chose as his successor, however the inexperienced coach struggled and was dismissed after nineteen games. Mark Robins has since taken the reigns as Stoke continue their fight against relegation.

Mark Robins has based his style of play during his career on getting the best out of his players as opposed to an overarching tactical philosophy. Robins' sides excel at winning the ball back from their opponents, as well as creating scoring chances and attacking along the wings. His sides like to attempt likes his team to play through balls often and take plenty of shots which comes as no surprise given the energetic fashion in which Robins.

The Potters sit 20th ahead of this one, and could move to 17th with a victory at the CCS.

The Bluebirds:

Cardiff come into this one on what proved to be a crucial point at Preston given surrounding results. City struggled early on, and were punished by Militun Osmajic in the first half. Will Alves netted an equaliser soon after half-time, however City were behind again soon after, as Stefán Teitur Þórðarson netted what appeared to be the winner for North End, before Yakou Meite tapped home from close range in the dying embers of the game to secure a point.

In terms of possession, I expect City to have a fair amount, it would be nice to see them try and control the game, similar to Omer Riza’s first few games.

Team News:

Cardiff City - Perry Ng back available for The Bluebirds. Jak Alnwick, Anwar El Ghazi, Aaron Ramsey and Joe Ralls remain out.

Stoke City - Enda Stevens a doubt for Stoke. Josh Wilson-Esbrand out for the visitors.

Preferred XI:

GK - Ethan Horvath

RB - Perry Ng

RCB - Calum Chambers

LCB - Jesper Daland

LB - Joel Bagan

RDM - Sivert Mannsverk

LDM - Alex Robertson

CAM - Callum Robinson