Cardiff City prioritizes Rubin Colwill's fitness amid injury concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:26 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Cardiff City prioritizes Rubin Colwill's fitness amid injury concerns

Summary

Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy emphasizes the importance of protecting midfielder Rubin Colwill's fitness as the season progresses. Colwill, who has returned from an ankle issue, contributed a goal and an assist in Cardiff's two opening Championship matches, including a draw against Derby. Despite his return, Barry-Murphy plans to manage Colwill's playing time carefully, acknowledging his limited training. Cardiff faces Norwich City in the Carabao Cup on August 25.

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•Rubin Colwill has a goal and an assist in Cardiff's opening fixtures.
•Brian Barry-Murphy plans to limit Colwill's minutes to avoid further injury.
•Colwill was substituted before the hour mark in a recent 2-2 draw at Derby.
•Cardiff has multiple injuries, particularly among defenders.
•Cardiff will play Norwich City in the Carabao Cup on August 25.

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3:26 AMYahoo Sports — Cardiff must protect Colwill's fitness - Barry-Murphy

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Brian Barry-Murphy has stressed he must protect Rubin Colwill's fitness, despite the midfielder's importance to Cardiff City. Colwill, 24, had been suffering with an ankle concern in pre-season but has returned to action with a goal and an assist in Cardiff's two opening Championship fixtures. Barry-Murphy admitted he cannot be overzealous with Colwill's involvement after he was withdrawn before the hour during the Bluebirds' 2-2 draw at Derby.
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