Break means a chance to work for Cardiff
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Brian Barry-Murphy says the postponement of Cardiff City's game against Burton Albion means a chance to prepare for a hectic spell in the Bluebirds' season.
Cardiff had been due to host Burton on Saturday, but the fixture was called off due to international call-ups.
That means a 14-day gap between Cardiff's win over Plymouth Argyle and their next outing, at Stockport County on Saturday, 13 September.
But Barry-Murphy says the break between fixtures means a chance to work on the strength of his players.
"We have a pretty select squad in terms of numbers," the Cardiff head coach said.
"For the players who have put so much into this [first] part of the season, [the break] is very important for them.
"We have a pretty serious gym programme, a lot of strengthening that helps preserve their fitness we hope and will make them stronger for the next part of the season.
"When you play Saturday, Tuesday, you are just doing recovery and very light training, but this break means a chance to do some strength sessions."
Cardiff's progress in the Carabao Cup means the Stockport game will be the first of nine Barry-Murphy's team play in just 28 days.