Championship - Whittingham out until February

Eurosport - Wed, 19 Nov 12:15:00 2008

Cardiff City have been dealt a huge blow with the news Peter Whittingham will be out of action for up to three months.

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The Bluebirds, who on Monday saw fellow star midfielder Joe Ledley ruled out for a month with a dislocated finger, will now have to continue their promotion push without the former Aston Villa playmaker.

Whittingham, 24, ruptured ankle ligaments during Saturday's 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Ninian Park and a scan on Monday confirmed the extent of the injury.

Cardiff are already challenging for a place in the top-flight without strikers Ross McCormack and Jay Bothroyd (both hamstring) and midfielders Riccardo Scimeca (groin) and Tony Capaldi (knee).

TeamTalk / Eurosport

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