City defence stretched for cup tie

Johnson will be without defenders Lewin Nyatanga, Jamie McCombe and James Wilson for the third-round tie at Ashton Gate.Nyatanga is missing as he serves a one-match ban for his sending off in the 2-2 draw with Watford on Monday. McCombe is still out with several minor knocks, while James Wilson is also injured.Johnson looked to strengthen his defence by recalling Christian Ribeiro from his loan spell at Stockport during the week.But the Wales Under-21 international is likely to start from the bench, with Liam Fontaine set to line-up in defence alongside Bradley Orr, Louis Carey and Jamie McAllister.City will also be without Evander Sno, who is still absent on compassionate grounds, while Lee Johnson a doubt through illness.

Source: Team_Talk