Preston North End could receive a boost with return of injured stars against Cardiff City

By Tom Sandells
Published 19th Nov 2021, 08:00 BST
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Frankie McAvoy is hoping that PNE will have their numbers boosted going into Saturday’s game with Cardiff City.

There have been a number of players out injured of late, some longer term and some shorter.

Ched Evans and Matt Olosunde have continued their comebacks after long periods out, whilst Sean Maguire was on the bench last time out against Nottingham Forest but was not risked.

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In that game, Patrick Bauer was replaced in the first half after stretching his Achilles challenging for the ball – the same tendon he ruptured and spent the best part of eight months coming back from.

Patrick Bauer was taken off in the game at Nottingham ForestPatrick Bauer was taken off in the game at Nottingham Forest
Patrick Bauer was taken off in the game at Nottingham Forest

McAvoy told the Lancashire Post: “Pat was back training on Thursday so hopefully he is back in contention for Saturday.

“Pat and Sean will both be in training. Alan Browne is back, he trained on Tuesday and Matt Olosunde played an hour of the game on Tuesday, which is good.

“Ched has been training, we’re gradually bringing him back in, he will be in a full session today.

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