Nigel Pearson doesn’t expect Tomas Kalas to return to first-team duty for Bristol City until “October or November”, with the Czech Republic international still managing an ongoing knee problem.
Kalas hasn’t played for City since March after sustaining a groin injury and underwent surgery at the end of last season, although it wasn’t disclosed what type of operation it was at the time. The 29-year-old has previously experienced knee trouble, most notably during the 2019/20 campaign where he had constant tendinitis in the joint over the first half of the season.
Speaking to Robins TV on Wednesday, Pearson didn’t disclose exactly what the injury was but admitted in early August, after Kalas had taken part in an open training session at Ashton Gate, his knee was causing him discomfort and affecting his ability to play in a competitive match.
