Kal Naismith has handed Bristol City a fitness boost after appearing to have returned to full training following his calf injury issues.
The defender hasn't featured since hobbling off in the 0-0 draw with Coventry City on October 4, with an initial 10-day diagnosis then extended all the way into November. However, despite it being a relatively straightforward injury, Nigel Pearson called for patience on his return to action after conceding he was struggling with the load he was being put through.
The City manager welcomed the World Cup break as an opportunity for Naismith to recover with City's form suffering since his absence. The Robins have won just two of the 10 games he has missed since his injury.
