Robins consider Ribeiro recall

Johnson short on defensive options for cup tie

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Robins consider Ribeiro recall

Ribeiro: May be recalled

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Bristol City boss Gary Johnson admits he may have to recall Christian Ribeiro from his loan spell at Stockport County.

Ribeiro extended his stint at Stockport for a second month last week and he has made seven appearances for the League One strugglers to date.

However, his parent club are facing a defensive crisis ahead of Saturday's FA Cup second round tie against Cardiff and Johnson may activate the 24-hour recall clause.

"We have the 24-hour recall clause in Ribs' loan at Stockport and we might need to recall him," Johnson told the club's official website.

"It's an option."

Johnson will be without Lewin Nyatanga for the cup tie at Ashton Gate after the Wales international was sent off in Monday's draw with Watford.

Jamie McCombe is an injury doubt for the game, while James Wilson, who concludes a loan spell at Brentford on New Year's Day, has a back complaint.

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