Wherever Nigel Pearson chooses to play him on the field, Kal Naismith's expected return over the Easter break should provide a welcome boost for Bristol City at both ends of the pitch.
The utility player's importance in Nigel Pearson's side has been evident during his spells out of the side as he recovers the second of two calf injuries. Naismith, 31, has missed the last 11 matches having pulled up in the first half of the victory at Preston two months ago.
His injury set the tone for what was about to come as his City team-mates followed suit; Rob Atkinson and Tomas Kalas' absences in defence has meant Pearson has been tasked with playing a makeshift back four which has seen Cam Pring come into the middle with Jay Dasilva filling in at left-back.
