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Cardiff City will host Southampton at the Cardiff City Stadium in the second round of the EFL Cup.
Cardiff are aiming to continue their cup run after a win over Bristol Rovers in the first round, while Southampton is looking for their first victory of the season following a challenging start in the Premier League.
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Cardiff City
Cardiff City Recent Form
Cardiff City has had a mixed start to their season. After a series of disappointing seasons in the Championship following their relegation from the Premier League, the Welsh side has showed some signs of recovery last season by finishing 12th.
However, their start to this season has been inconsistent with a win against Bristol Rovers in the first round of the EFL Cup, but losses and a draw in the Championship. Their recent draw against Swansea may provide a morale boost as they prepare for the clash against Southampton.
Cardiff City Injury News
Cardiff City will be missing several key players due to injuries. Joe Ralls, Isaak Davies, Jamilu Collins, Kion Etete, Ryotaro Tsunoda, and Will Fish are all expected to be unavailable for the match.
Callum Robinson, who scored in the recent league draw against Swansea, is expected to start, potentially replacing Wilfried Kanga in the lineup.
Southampton
Southampton Recent Form
Southampton has struggled to find their footing since their return to the Premier League. They have lost their first two matches against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest, failing to score in either game.
Despite showing promise with dominant possession against Newcastle, their inability to convert possession into goals has been a concern.
The team will be looking to improve their attacking output against Cardiff and secure their first win of the season.
Southampton Injury News
Southampton is also dealing with injury concerns. Adam Lallana, Kamaldeen Sulemana, and Ross Stewart are doubtful for this match but could be in contention for their upcoming league game against Brentford….
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Author : [email protected] (Jake Skudder)
Publish date : 2024-08-28 08:56:47
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