Injuries to both Morrison and Bagan are unfortunate for Card

Injuries to both Morrison and Bagan are unfortunate for Cardiff’s chances of sneaking a late play-off place – they looked good for it a few weeks ago but defeats against Forest and Watford recently have left them lagging behind a bit.

It’s still possible for the Bluebirds to sneak into the top six, but Bournemouth look stronger on paper and also when you factor in that they don’t have a natural left-wing-back for the rest of the season, Cardiff look vulnerable down the left.

McCarthy will be hoping for Morrison to be back sooner rather than later – he’s formed a solid trio with Aden Flint and Curtis Nelson and even though Ciaran Brown is a decent back-up, he’s no Morrison.