Cardiff City fears for Yousef Salech after shoulder injury against Charlton

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Cardiff City fears for Yousef Salech after shoulder injury against Charlton
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Cardiff City head coach Brian Barry-Murphy expressed concern over a late shoulder injury sustained by striker Yousef Salech during a 3-1 victory over Charlton Athletic on September 19. Salech, who scored during the match, was injured while attempting a header and was seen leaving with his arm in a sling. Barry-Murphy stated post-match that initial worries about the severity eased, noting that the injury appears unrelated to a previous nerve issue Salech had. The striker has three weeks to recover before Cardiff's next Championship game against Blackburn Rovers on October 10.

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  • Yousef Salech injured his shoulder late in the match against Charlton.
  • Salech scored Cardiff's second goal in the 3-1 victory.
  • Initial concerns about the injury's severity have lessened.
  • Salech's injury is reportedly unrelated to a past nerve issue.
  • Cardiff's next match is against Blackburn Rovers on October 10.
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  • 4:21 PMYahoo Sports'Fingers crossed' Salech injury not serious - Barry-Murphy
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Cardiff City head coach Brian Barry-Murphy says he is crossing his fingers that a late injury to striker Yousef Salech is not serious.

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