" NEIL WARNOCK REVEALS WHEN KENNETH ZOHORE'S RETURN "
Thu Dec 07, 2017 1:06 pm
Neil Warnock reveals when star striker Kenneth Zohore will be back for Cardiff City
By Chris Wathan
Neil Warnock: " No Kenneth Zohore for Reading Away "
Kenneth Zohore is unlikely to return until the New Year.
Thursday 7th December 2017
Neil Warnock claims Kenneth Zohore is seeing the light at the end of the tunnel after finally getting to the bottom of his injury problem, admitting his return to could be key to Cardiff City’s bid to be even better.
But Warnock is still prepared to wait until the start of 2018 before unleashing the Danish star back into the Championship promotion race.
Zohore has missed almost two months of action after an ankle problem was compounded by the discovery of problems from a previous injury that eventually saw the 23-year-old undergo surgery.
An initial ligament problem was diagnosed as to be cured by rest, only for Zohore to complain of further pain and leave Warnock doubting his desire to return.
But after specialists discovered old scar tissue and advised for the frontman to go under the knife, Warnock reckons Zohore is now well on his way to recovery.
“He was in so much pain and we talked about him running it off, going through the pain because it was scar tissue,” said Warnock, speaking ahead of Monday’s trip to Reading. “But he was adamant how painful it was and we might have doubted it – I might have doubted it as well.
“But when the surgeon went in it was one of the worst he’d ever seen, he had never seen so much scar tissue in one area, so the pain was legitimate.
“We’ve got to the bottom of it now and sorted it and you can see the relief on his face because he knows he just has to get himself fit.
“I know it sounds silly when he is injured, but he looks bright again because he knows we’ve got to the bottom of his problem.”
Zohore’s absence has been a big blow for Warnock’s side with the player wanted by Brighton and Everton this summer initially only predicted to miss one week – but has so far been unavailable for Cardiff’s last eight games. Including his match-winning strike in the opening day win at Burton, last year’s top scorer has managed just three goals so far this term.
Yet, with summer signings Danny Ward and Omar Bogle stepping in, the Bluebirds have shown a strength in depth to continue their impressive form, heading into Monday’s clash at Reading second in the table and currently six points clear of the chasing pack.
But Warnock reckons Zohore’s return will prove his prediction that his men can improve in the second-half of the season to live up to their promotion promise – yet he’s still not ready to risk him.
“We’re just happy going along as we are, I am sure people like Sheffield United are are as well,” said Warnock after last Friday’s win over Norwich made it four successive wins for the Bluebirds. “We were not supposed to be up there. So Let’s treat it like a bonus but lets enjoy it.
“Because I think we can improve if we can just have a little bit of luck with injuries, we can improve in the new year, in the run-in.
“I think we have a lot more to come from two or three. Zohore hasn't even started yet, but he is looking lively now he’s back and looking just to get his fitness back.
I spoke to him at great length the day before yesterday and told him how important it is going to be now for him to get himself right. And it is the same for everybody we are going to need all these lads.
“He’ll be building up now, but I won’t rush him. We’re going to have him for 2018 and that is going to be important.
“Because of that, I won’t rush him over Christmas. You could say possibly the Fulham or Preston games, but I would doubt it because I don’t want to take a risk. I’d rather him be out for another game than then miss him for five or six.”
By Chris Wathan
Neil Warnock: " No Kenneth Zohore for Reading Away "
Kenneth Zohore is unlikely to return until the New Year.
Thursday 7th December 2017
Neil Warnock claims Kenneth Zohore is seeing the light at the end of the tunnel after finally getting to the bottom of his injury problem, admitting his return to could be key to Cardiff City’s bid to be even better.
But Warnock is still prepared to wait until the start of 2018 before unleashing the Danish star back into the Championship promotion race.
Zohore has missed almost two months of action after an ankle problem was compounded by the discovery of problems from a previous injury that eventually saw the 23-year-old undergo surgery.
An initial ligament problem was diagnosed as to be cured by rest, only for Zohore to complain of further pain and leave Warnock doubting his desire to return.
But after specialists discovered old scar tissue and advised for the frontman to go under the knife, Warnock reckons Zohore is now well on his way to recovery.
“He was in so much pain and we talked about him running it off, going through the pain because it was scar tissue,” said Warnock, speaking ahead of Monday’s trip to Reading. “But he was adamant how painful it was and we might have doubted it – I might have doubted it as well.
“But when the surgeon went in it was one of the worst he’d ever seen, he had never seen so much scar tissue in one area, so the pain was legitimate.
“We’ve got to the bottom of it now and sorted it and you can see the relief on his face because he knows he just has to get himself fit.
“I know it sounds silly when he is injured, but he looks bright again because he knows we’ve got to the bottom of his problem.”
Zohore’s absence has been a big blow for Warnock’s side with the player wanted by Brighton and Everton this summer initially only predicted to miss one week – but has so far been unavailable for Cardiff’s last eight games. Including his match-winning strike in the opening day win at Burton, last year’s top scorer has managed just three goals so far this term.
Yet, with summer signings Danny Ward and Omar Bogle stepping in, the Bluebirds have shown a strength in depth to continue their impressive form, heading into Monday’s clash at Reading second in the table and currently six points clear of the chasing pack.
But Warnock reckons Zohore’s return will prove his prediction that his men can improve in the second-half of the season to live up to their promotion promise – yet he’s still not ready to risk him.
“We’re just happy going along as we are, I am sure people like Sheffield United are are as well,” said Warnock after last Friday’s win over Norwich made it four successive wins for the Bluebirds. “We were not supposed to be up there. So Let’s treat it like a bonus but lets enjoy it.
“Because I think we can improve if we can just have a little bit of luck with injuries, we can improve in the new year, in the run-in.
“I think we have a lot more to come from two or three. Zohore hasn't even started yet, but he is looking lively now he’s back and looking just to get his fitness back.
I spoke to him at great length the day before yesterday and told him how important it is going to be now for him to get himself right. And it is the same for everybody we are going to need all these lads.
“He’ll be building up now, but I won’t rush him. We’re going to have him for 2018 and that is going to be important.
“Because of that, I won’t rush him over Christmas. You could say possibly the Fulham or Preston games, but I would doubt it because I don’t want to take a risk. I’d rather him be out for another game than then miss him for five or six.”
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Re: NEIL WARNOCK ON KENNETH ZOHORE'S RETURN
Thu Dec 07, 2017 3:50 pm
For gods sake get rid of Fred. What a waste of wages. 
Re: " NEIL WARNOCK REVEALS WHEN KENNETH ZOHORE'S RETURN "
Thu Dec 07, 2017 4:10 pm
I wonder if the pain Zohore was playing through was responsible for his downturn in form before he was sidelined? It's so easy to sit in the stands and complain about a player, I was sure his head had been turned after transfer speculation, but if his injury was as bad as it seems, then there's no wonder he was looking like there was something else on his mind. Here's hoping that he's back to his best when he returns!
Re: " NEIL WARNOCK REVEALS WHEN KENNETH ZOHORE'S RETURN "
Thu Dec 07, 2017 4:15 pm
I'm not too sure his head was turned, as he (or more importantly his Agent) could have forced the issue and under those circumstances I think City/Tan would have cashed in 
He started the season well and then appeared to tail off, although that was possibly simply how it appeared due to a sudden lack of goals
Either way, Kenneth Zohore is one of those I believe would fit nicely into the Premier League and it'll be great to have him back and I'm sure he has a huge part to play in what remains of the season
As for Fred? Well, Neil Warnock says he feels he has a part to play and that is good enough for me! 
He started the season well and then appeared to tail off, although that was possibly simply how it appeared due to a sudden lack of goals
Either way, Kenneth Zohore is one of those I believe would fit nicely into the Premier League and it'll be great to have him back and I'm sure he has a huge part to play in what remains of the season
As for Fred? Well, Neil Warnock says he feels he has a part to play and that is good enough for me!
Re: " NEIL WARNOCK REVEALS WHEN KENNETH ZOHORE'S RETURN "
Thu Dec 07, 2017 4:34 pm
Bogle and Ward need to see us on through to the New Year
Big ask but they have done ok so far
Having a fully fit and on form Zahore for the second half of the season would be like a huge new signing for us
Personally I still think we need another striker in January to cover all bases, someone like Cameron Jerome
Big ask but they have done ok so far
Having a fully fit and on form Zahore for the second half of the season would be like a huge new signing for us
Personally I still think we need another striker in January to cover all bases, someone like Cameron Jerome