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McCORMACK PUSHING FOR START

McCormack - could return for Cardiff.

Striker Ross McCormack will provide a timely boost for Cardiff ahead of their clash against Barnsley.

The Scotland Under-21 international was on the bench for Saturday's goalless draw against Bristol City due to a groin injury, but he is likely to return to a Bluebirds side that has failed to score in their last two games.

Gavin Rae should also feature after coming through the Severnside derby with no ill-effects, but three games in the space of a week may restrict his game time.

Fellow midfielder Darcy Blake needs to get the all clear off an eye specialist before being given permission to play after suffering a facial injury during Wales' Under-21 win over Romania last week.

Mark Kennedy (hamstring) is doubtful while Riccardo Scimeca (ankle ligament damage) and Tony Capaldi (back) are both facing further time on the sidelines.

Jamal Campbell-Ryce could make his first appearance of the season for Barnsley.

The Jamaica international, who dislocated an elbow during the summer, is expected to be included in Simon Davey's squad.

Argentinian midfielder Hugo Colace will make his home debut after his first appearance for the Tykes at Blackpool on Saturday.

But on-loan winger Gary Teale has returned to Derby at the end of a month-long loan spell.

Davey must decide whether to retain summer signing Iain Hume up front alongside Jon Macken, or hand either Kayode Odejayi or Miguel Mostto their first starts of the season.

Maceo Rigters, on loan from Blackburn, remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, while midfielder Anderson de Silva and striker Michael Coulson (both knee) are unavailable.