Nigel Pearson admits Joe Williams is unlikely to start against Coventry City on Tuesday as Bristol City remind mindful over his injury issues and the need to keep him fit for the remainder of the campaign.
Williams was excellent against Middlesbrough in only his sixth start of the campaign as the 25-year-old played in the unique role of a "front sweeper", ahead of centre-backs Tomas Kalas and Timm Klose, helping the Robins look more defensively assured.
Since returning to first-team action in late January, City have very much limited his minutes and of his six appearances since then, he's averaged 44.8 per game, starting just twice. His 80 minutes on Saturday was also the most he's played in a single match since November.
