Neil Warnock's frustration with the injuries affecting Jazz Richards are pretty clear. Speaking frankly Warnock revealed his thoughts on the situation.
"I've had lads with broken legs recover quicker than him," he told BBC Wales Sport. "It has been difficult."
Warnock, who says he is looking to sign four players in the January transfer window, says Richards has endured a tough time.
"Jazz Richards is actually training tomorrow and hopefully he finishes training as well," he said.
"I know he will start it and then we will see what happens.
"It has been a difficult period for everyone concerned with Jazz.
"First of all, it would be nice to see him run.
"He hasn't done any training yet, so I can't be happy."
Warnock says he had hoped to use Richards as he looks to move Cardiff clear of the Championship relegation zone.
"He had a knee problem, then a calf problem and then another calf problem, so I don't know what is around the corner," he added.
"It is disappointing really, because I counted on him and it has left us very short in the defensive situation and I have to look elsewhere to make sure I have the numbers.
"I like Jazz, I have always liked Jazz, but unfortunately he has not been much use to me. I am sure he is disappointed himself."