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Riza hopeful Cardiff trio will return for Derby test

Cardiff City midfielder Alex Robertson
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Omer Riza expects Ollie Tanner, Alex Robertson and Callum O'Dowda to be available for Cardiff City's Championship fixture with Derby County on Saturday (15:00 GMT).

The trio missed the 2-2 draw against Millwall at The Den on Tuesday night, with Tanner and O'Dowda picking up injuries during the 3-0 triumph over rivals Swansea City three days earlier while Robertson was ill.

But Riza expects all three players to be involved when the Bluebirds host the Rams at Cardiff City Stadium this weekend.

"We picked up some knocks so we had to make changes to the starting 11 against Millwall. They're healing, shall we say," he said.

"Hopefully we should have everyone back."

Aaron Ramsey returned to training on Thursday after another period on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury, although the Wales midfielder is still thought to be several weeks away from a first team return.

Isaak Davies and David Turnbull remain sidelined.