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Cardiff City star leaves training on crutches amid mixed injury fortunes for defenders

Cardiff City defender Alfie Doughty is back training ahead of schedule in a big boost for the Bluebirds, however striker Max Watters suffered a training-ground injury which left him in a protective boot and on crutches.

Doughty enjoyed a bright start in a Bluebirds shirt, turning out solid displays in the wins over Nottingham Forest and Barnsley, but fell victim to a shocking Mads Andersen challenge up at Oakwell.

He suffered damage to his ankle ligaments, which, originally, looked likely to sideline him for up to six weeks.

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