There are a couple of other niggles as well that have caused Dave Jones to draft in youngsters Jon Brown and Aaron Morris to the matchday squad.
City are still in with a play off shout but wins are needed now. Cardiff are unbeaten in the last 7 league games but four of those have been draws. 13 points from 7 games is a decent return but at this stage of the season it's 3 point hauls that are required.
Saturday's visitors, Blackpool, are just 7 points behind Cardiff but find themselves potentially one result away from the relegation zone.
The Seasiders lost at home to West Brom in midweek and are desperate for that one win that could virtually secure their Championship status