Cardiff City News: Surgery Looms for Young Talent After Injury Setback
Ronan Kpakio faces surgery after a serious injury, while Cardiff City may freeze out players not leaving this month
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Cardiff: So, there’s some big news coming out of Cardiff City today. Youngster Ronan Kpakio is looking at surgery after a nasty injury he picked up during the FA Cup match against Sheffield United. Poor kid! He’s been doing so well this season, and now he’s facing months on the sidelines.
Ronan, just 17, had been a bright spot for the team, especially in a tough season. He got a start last Thursday but had to come off at halftime because of that injury. The coach, Omer Riza, confirmed it’s a serious ligament issue, and they might need to operate. It’s a real bummer for him and the team.
On another note, Cardiff City is looking to shake things up a bit. They’re ready to freeze out players who don’t find new clubs this month. They had a full squad, but with Ryotaro Tsunoda heading out on loan, they want to offload a couple more players to keep things balanced.
Riza made it clear that if players don’t find a way out, they might not be included in the squad for the rest of the season. It’s a tough love approach, but they need to make some decisions soon.
And speaking of players, Raheem Conte is back after a rough loan spell at Woking. He didn’t get much playtime there, but now he’s back with Cardiff and ready to fight for his spot. Riza believes he’s got potential and will work hard to get back into the mix.
Lastly, Cian Ashford is on fire! He’s been playing without fear, scoring goals and assisting like a pro. He’s feeling confident and is ready for the upcoming derby against Swansea. He’s dreaming of scoring the winner, and honestly, who wouldn’t want that? It’s going to be a tough match, but the team is in a good place.