Bristol City prepare for Charlton after international break

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 8 Oct, 19:19 · Archive

Bristol City return to Championship action this weekend with a trip to Charlton Athletic, with just one point separating the two sides in the table. The Robins then face Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield United at home in quick succession.

During the international break, Bristol City beat Crystal Palace 2-0 in a friendly, with goals from Luke McNally and Scott Twine. Manager Michael Skubala said the squad had been working hard at the High Performance Centre to prepare for their return to league action.

Rob Dickie sustained a knee injury when he was stretchered off during the home defeat to Lincoln City before the break. Initially, the club feared it could be season-ending, but Skubala revealed the injury is 'not as bad as we first thought' and 'not anything too sinister'. Dickie is nearly fit enough to train and the club hope he will return before Christmas, possibly earlier.

Fellow defender Luke McNally is also available for selection for the first time since suffering a serious knee injury in February 2025. He scored in last week's friendly against Crystal Palace. Midfielder Brian De Keersmaecker, on loan from Oxford United, is also fit and ready for selection after a shoulder injury.

Bristol City prepare for Charlton after international break — Image: BBC Bristol

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Skubala hopes to have Dickie back before ChristmasBristol City hope to have centre-back Rob Dickie back from injury before Christmas, says manager Michael Skubala.BBC Bristol · 8 Oct, 19:02
Rob Dickie state of play and potential return timeframe with Bristol City 'clearer' over injuryRob Dickie missed Bristol City's last game before the international break after being stretchered off against Lincoln CityBristolLive · 8 Oct, 17:42
Limited minutes, groin injury and draw with Israel - Bristol City international break round-upBristol City's internationals will return to the West Country this week ahead of the Robins' clash with Charlton AthleticBristolLive · 7 Oct, 12:24

In this story: Bristol City · Charlton Athletic · Michael Skubala · Rob Dickie · Luke McNally · Brian De Keersmaecker · Crystal Palace · Lincoln City

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