Up to 12 players could miss Wolves v Cardiff City this weekend, but Brian Barry-Murphy has been handed a major boost with Rubin Colwill's return

Cardiff City and Wolves have a host of injury, suspension and selection concerns ahead of Saturday's Championship clash, although Brian Barry-Murphy has received a major fitness boost.

Cardiff City and Wolves could be without as many as 12 players between them when they meet at Molineux on Saturday, although the Bluebirds have been handed a significant boost with Rubin Colwill returning to contention.

Barry-Murphy's side head to the Midlands looking to secure their first away league victory of the season, having taken 10 points from their last five Championship matches.

A spirited 2-2 draw at Middlesbrough was followed by an impressive victory over Birmingham City last weekend, with Cardiff now looking to continue their climb up the table.

But Barry-Murphy still has several selection headaches, particularly in defence, where Gabriel Osho is suspended and both Dylan Lawlor and Calum Chambers remain sidelined.

There is better news concerning Colwill, however, with the Wales international back in training after his lengthy ankle injury lay-off.

Wolves, meanwhile, have their own injury concerns, with two players definitely ruled out and several others facing late fitness checks.

Here is the latest team news from both camps ahead of Saturday's encounter.

Cardiff City

Gabriel Osho – Suspended

Osho remains unavailable after being sent off during Cardiff's 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough earlier this month.

The centre-back was dismissed at the Riverside Stadium and Cardiff subsequently lodged an appeal against the decision.

However, the appeal was rejected, leaving Barry-Murphy without another option in central defence for the trip to Molineux.

"We appealed it because we felt it was a good case, but it was dismissed," the Cardiff boss confirmed last week.

Dylan Lawlor – Out

Lawlor will not return until after the November international break after suffering a hamstring injury against Watford.

The young Wales international had only recently returned from a lengthy absence with a knee problem before suffering his latest setback.

"Dylan's hamstring injury means he won't be back until after the international break. That's his timescale for now," Barry-Murphy said last week.

The defender's absence continues to stretch Cardiff's resources at the back, particularly with Osho also unavailable.

Calum Chambers – Out

Cardiff's club captain remains sidelined with a knee issue and will not be available until after the international break at the earliest.

Chambers has yet to feature this season, with swelling and fluid in the knee, on which he has previously undergone surgery, complicating his recovery.

Barry-Murphy confirmed on Thursday that the experienced defender is back running, but a return to competitive action remains some way off.

The Cardiff boss is hopeful of having Chambers available after the November international break, although the club will continue to manage his recovery carefully.

Krystian Bielik – Doubtful

Bielik faces a late fitness check after pulling out of Cardiff's victory over Birmingham City just minutes before kick-off.

The Poland international suffered a groin problem during the warm-up, forcing Barry-Murphy into a late change to his starting XI.

The Cardiff manager confirmed on Thursday that the issue was relatively minor, but Bielik's availability will depend on how he responds in training before the trip to Wolves.

With Osho and Lawlor already missing, Cardiff will be particularly keen to have the versatile defender available.

Callum Robinson – Doubtful

Robinson's involvement remains uncertain after the experienced forward was left out of Cardiff's last two matchday squads.

The 31-year-old was initially omitted for the Middlesbrough game after failing to meet certain internal standards set by Barry-Murphy.

He subsequently returned to training but was left out again for last weekend's victory over Birmingham City.

Asked on Thursday whether Robinson would return to the squad against Wolves, Barry-Murphy offered no guarantees.

"Every squad is the same for us. We train today, train tomorrow and then we pick the squad for Saturday's game," he said.

Pressed on whether Robinson has a long-term future at Cardiff, the manager added: "Game by game for us, always. All that stuff about speculation and what's going to happen in the future is irrelevant to me."

Robinson has started just one Championship match this season and faces considerable competition for places in Cardiff's attacking positions.

Wolves

Raul Jimenez – Out

Jimenez will miss Saturday's clash with Cardiff as he continues his recovery from a knee injury.

The striker is one of two Wolves players definitely unavailable for the Championship encounter, leaving the hosts without an experienced attacking option.

Ghislain Konan – Out

Konan is also ruled out with a knee injury and will play no part against the Bluebirds.

His absence further limits Wolves' defensive options ahead of Cardiff's visit.

Nasser Djiga – Could return

Djiga missed Wolves' previous match with a groin problem but could be available again this weekend.

The defender is expected to be close to a return, although his fitness will need to be assessed ahead of Saturday's game.

Fer Lopez – Could return

Lopez was an unused substitute last time out after dealing with a calf issue.

The midfielder could be ready to play a more active role against Cardiff, although it remains to be seen whether he is fit enough to start.

Rodrigo Gomes – Doubtful

Gomes has been recovering from an ankle injury and is believed to be back in training this week.

However, Saturday's encounter could come too soon for the Portuguese player, depending on how much work he has been able to complete.

Bertrand Traore – Doubtful

Traore is another player who could be nearing a return after a hamstring problem.

The attacker is thought to have resumed training, but his involvement against Cardiff remains uncertain.

Wolves will be reluctant to take unnecessary risks with a player returning from a muscular injury.

Boubacar Traore – Doubtful

Traore has also been working his way back from a calf injury and could be approaching full fitness.

Like Gomes and Bertrand Traore, he is believed to have returned to training this week, although the Cardiff match may come too early for him to feature.

Wolves are expected to provide a further update on their injury concerns at their pre-match press conference on Friday afternoon.