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Italian striker Federico Macheda returns from suspension for Cardiff City and takes his place in Russell Slade's side for today's clash with Birmingham City.

Federico Macheda returns from suspension to take his place in the Cardiff City lineup for today's clash with Birmingham City.

However, the Bluebirds are still without Joe Mason, Ben Turner, Nicky Maynard and Anthony Pilkington, who all remain long-term injury absentees.

Birmingham City welcome back Stephen Gleeson after he also completed a ban, and he takes his place in a five-man midfield.

Gary Rowett is still without Gavin Gunning and Matt Green, who are out of action with knee injuries.

Cardiff City: Marshall; Fabio, Ecuele Manga, Morrison, Malone; Noone, Gunnarsson, Whittingham, Ralls; Macheda, Revell.

Birmingham City: Randolph; Caddis, Spector, Kiernan, Grounds; Cotterill, Gleeson, Davis, Tesche, Gray; Donaldson.

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