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Blake advises Cardiff against rushing to sign centre-back amid injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:05 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Blake advises Cardiff against rushing to sign centre-back amid injuries

Summary

Nathan Blake, former Cardiff City forward, supports the club's decision to avoid hastily signing a centre-back despite a defensive injury crisis. Following Saturday's 2-2 draw against Derby County, Cardiff is set to face Norwich in the Carabao Cup without senior options due to injuries. Head coach Brian Barry-Murphy shares Blake's caution, highlighting potential issues with team balance if new signings are made before existing players return. Cardiff may field 15-year-old defender Noah Anyadike for the upcoming match as they continue to manage their defensive depth.

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Status Watch

•Cardiff drew 2-2 with Derby County on Saturday.
•Dylan Lawlor, Calum Chambers, Will Fish, and Gabriel Osho are injured.
•No timescale confirmed for injured players' returns.
•Noah Anyadike could debut against Norwich in the Carabao Cup.
•Brian Barry-Murphy emphasizes caution in potential transfers.

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5:05 AMYahoo Sports — Cardiff should not rush to add centre-back - Blake

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Former Cardiff City forward Nathan Blake believes the Bluebirds are right not to rush into the market for a centre-back despite their defensive injury crisis. Cardiff were without a senior option at centre-back for Saturday's 2-2 draw at Derby County, and could be in a similar boat when they host Norwich in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday. Dylan Lawlor, Calum Chambers, Will Fish and Gabriel Osho are all out injured, but Blake feels his old side should still exercise caution on the transfer front.
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