Doubts that buzz at City
position is never an ideal situation to be in for any manager, although Bluebirds fans will at least take comfort in the fact that it’s a problem clearly acknowledged by Warnock.
With further incomings looking unlikely, Warnock may have to simply make the most of what he’s got, although that’s a statement that certainly does little justice to the obvious potential at his disposal.
It does mean that Warnock might well have to think more carefully about team selection during the first few weeks of the season, particularly in the case of Hoilett, whose international exploits over the summer have left him without any real time to rest.
There will subsequently be question marks over whether the Canadian runs the risk of burning out if he’s placed with too high a workload too soon.
SO WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM THIS TEAM?
FULLY fit, it has a lot of potential. There is plenty of talent and flair going forward, with the likes of Tomlin, Zohore, Mendez-Laing and Hoilett, boasting the talent needed to frighten defences.
At the other end Bamba, Manga and Sean Morrison offer the foundations for a truly solid defence.
If this team matches up to its potential, Cardiff have every chance of at least competing with the Championship’s big hitters.
An injury crisis would almost certainly put a potentially fatal dent into any challenge for a top-six finish.
But even with that in mind, there is little question that many are looking forward to this season with a huge level of excitment.