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Yousef Salech continues impressive form for Cardiff City ahead of new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:55 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Yousef Salech continues impressive form for Cardiff City ahead of new season

Summary

Yousef Salech scored twice in Cardiff City's 3-2 win over Swindon Town in the EFL Cup first round on August 12, 2026. The Danish striker has recovered from a significant neck injury that sidelined him for 12 league matches last season. Despite the injury, Salech concluded the previous season with 15 goals in 41 appearances, contributing to Cardiff's promotion from League One. Head coach Brian Barry-Murphy expressed optimism about Salech's improvement as they prepare for their upcoming league opener against Wrexham.

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By the Numbers

•Yousef Salech scored twice in Cardiff's EFL Cup win on August 12, 2026.
•He missed 12 league games last season due to a neck injury.
•Salech ended the 2025-26 season with 15 goals in 41 appearances.
•Cardiff City won promotion from League One last season.
•The team faces Wrexham in their league opener next Monday.

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12:55 PMYahoo Sports — Salech 'improving a lot' - Barry-Murphy

What they're saying

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Brian Barry-Murphy believes Yousef Salech is continuing to improve following the Cardiff City striker's lengthy spell on the sidelines last season. Despite his spell out of action, the Danish forward ended the 2025-26 season with 15 goals in 41 appearances across all competitions as Cardiff won promotion from League One . The frontman netted twice in last Saturday's 3-2 EFL Cup first-round win over Swindon Town having also scored in a 4-1 pre-season triumph over Italian giants Roma a week earlier.
— Yahoo Sports

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