Krystian Bielik Undergoes Surgery; Mozza Provides Injury Update
Interim head coach James Morrison has issued a fitness bulletin before this weekend’s Sky Bet Championship trip to Bristol City. The update outlines several absences for the Ashton Gate fixture.
Filmogaz.com coverage includes the tag Krystian Bielik Undergoes Surgery; Mozza Provides Injury Update as part of the latest squad news. Morrison set out the medical picture and expected recovery timelines.
Bielik ruled out and scheduled for surgery
Centre-back Krystian Bielik will not feature at Ashton Gate. The club confirmed he is due to have shoulder surgery next week.
Morrison explained the defender had continued to play despite the issue. The decision for operation followed further damage discovered during assessment.
Goalkeeper set to miss Bristol City match
Max O’Leary will not face his former club this weekend. He was substituted during last Saturday’s win over Hull City.
The initial assessment suggested a challenge caused the withdrawal. Staff later found a calf problem when he pushed off, and O’Leary is now targeting a return after the international break.
Other squad news
Defender Chris Mepham is making steady progress. Morrison expects Mepham to be available after the international pause.
Current absentees and targets
- Krystian Bielik – shoulder surgery planned next week.
- Max O’Leary – calf issue; aiming to return after international break.
- Chris Mepham – recovering; expected back after the break.
Morrison will reassess recovery schedules as more information becomes available. The coaching staff will finalise selection closer to the trip to Bristol City.
