Cardiff V Millwall at Cardiff City Stadium : Match Preview

28 December 2012 12:31
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Connolly back for Bluebirds

League leaders Cardiff welcome back Matthew Connolly from suspension for the visit of Millwall.

The defender, 25, missed the 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace after picking up a fifth caution of the campaign during the win against Leicester.

But the player may struggle to reclaim his spot at right-back after his replacement Kevin Naughton received praise from Malky Mackay for the way he dealt with Palace winger Wilfried Zaha.

Mackay could hand Aron Gunnarsson a start after the midfielder came off the bench at half time and scored the winner against Ian Holloway's side.

Kim Bo-Kyung is pushing for a recall after being dropped to the bench on Boxing Day as Craig Noone was preferred in midfield.

Attacker Tommy Smith and midfielder Kadeem Harris are closing in on a return but Nicky Maynard is out for the rest of the campaign with a knee ligament injury.

Adam Smith is available for Millwall after the club successfully appealed against his red card.

The on-loan Tottenham defender was facing a three-match ban after being dismissed in the second half of the 2-1 home defeat to Barnsley.

However, the Lions launched an appeal and on Thursday an FA disciplinary hearing overturned the decision.

Striker Andy Keogh has been struggling with a broken toe and missed the Tykes clash but he could return to contention.

Kenny Jackett's side side have claimed just one win from their last five games, a run which could prompt the boss to make changes.

His alternative options include midfielders Shaun Batt and Dany N'Guessan, both of whom were on the bench last time out.

Source: PA