Dylan Lawlor Doubtful for Cardiff City vs Barnsley Match
Cardiff City faces a potential setback as centre-back Dylan Lawlor is uncertain for their upcoming League One clash against Barnsley. Head coach Brian Barry-Murphy expressed concern about Lawlor’s fitness after he sustained a knee injury during the warm-up prior to the match against Stockport County.
Dylan Lawlor’s Injury Update
Lawlor, who is only 20 years old, reportedly tweaked his medial ligament while warming up on Saturday. The coaching staff is currently assessing the severity of the injury. Barry-Murphy stated, “Dylan is a huge doubt, I would say, based on that.” This situation leaves Cardiff in a challenging position as they prepare to face Barnsley.
Cardiff City’s Current Standing
Despite the injury concerns, Cardiff City remains in a strong position in the League One standings. They are currently at the top of the table with:
- Four points ahead of second-placed Lincoln City
- Ten points clear of Bolton Wanderers, who sit in third
Upcoming Match Against Barnsley
As Cardiff prepares for their game against Barnsley, who are positioned 15th in the league, the team hopes to maintain its impressive lead. Coach Barry-Murphy confirmed that while Lawlor’s absence would be significant, he believes the rest of the squad is in good form.
Cardiff City fans will be eager to see how the team performs in Lawlor’s potential absence, as every point counts in their pursuit of League One success.
