Malky Mackay: 'Rob Earnshaw likely to leave Cardiff City'

Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay has admitted that Rob Earnshaw is unlikely to feature for the club this season.

Earnshaw is due back in Wales after a loan spell with Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv but Mackay has revealed that while Earnshaw will train with the first-team squad upon his return, he won't be considered for selection.

Mackay told reporters: "I would imagine he will be looking to get games which is not something he is going to get here.

"I'm pretty sure him and his agent will be working hard this month to get something moving for him.

"He will come back and he will be part of my group, but I imagine he will be trying to get out again."

Mackay's Cardiff side are currently seven points clear at the top of the Championship table.