Injury raises doubt about Ralls’ Cardiff future

Joe Ralls joined Cardiff City's youth set-up from Farnborough in 2010

Cardiff City captain Joe Ralls might have played his final game for the club after sustaining an injury that could rule him out for the rest of the season.

The 31-year-old midfielder missed Saturday's 1-1 Championship draw against Sheffield Wednesday with a calf problem, which could keep him sidelined for a month.

And with his contract expiring at the end of this season, Ralls' 15-year association with Cardiff could come to an end this summer.

"He hurt his calf so he'll be out for three or four weeks. He probably won't feature again this season," said Bluebirds manager Omer Riza.

"But he'll feature in other ways. He'll be around the group. He's a leader and we need that especially.

"If he comes back quicker than that then great, but if he doesn't, then you can't force it."