Nigel Pearson admits time is running out for Tomas Kalas to play again for Bristol City this season casting further doubt over his future at the club with his contract expiring this summer.
Kalas has endured an injury-plagued campaign as knee and groin issues dating back to last March have limited him to only seven appearances this season, amounting to just 378 minutes of first-team action.
After a setback during the Severnside Derby defeat to Cardiff City seven weeks ago, there was hope that the Czech Republic defender could get back before the end of the campaign to prove his fitness and therefore long-term worth.