"At the time, not many of Salech's teammates were close to him in terms of goalscoring, and with veteran frontman Callum Robinson as the only natural replacement, who had cultivated himself as a reliable back-up throughout the season, many were wondering who Brian Barry-Murphy would turn to."
"What would also deter the obvious switch from being to bring in Robinson was that the 31-year-old doesn't have the physical properties of Salech. Standing at six-foot-four, the 24-year-old scored many headers, was lethal in and around the six-yard box, and distracted defenders with his presence in a way that Robinson wouldn't."
"Firstly, it has to be said that Kellyman has taken on the scoring mantle impeccably since being relied on to lead the line in Salech's absence. He's scored five in six since the towering Dane hit the sidelines, including both in their hefty 5-2 defeat at Plymouth Argyle on Saturday."
When Yousef Salech suffered a serious neck injury against Stockport County, Cardiff City faced a significant challenge as their leading scorer with 12 goals in 27 games was sidelined. Manager Brian Barry-Murphy opted not to simply replace Salech with veteran backup Callum Robinson, recognizing that Robinson lacked Salech's physical attributes and aerial prowess. Instead, Barry-Murphy implemented a possession-heavy tactical approach, deploying Omari Kellyman as a false nine. Kellyman has responded impressively, scoring five goals in six games and providing Cardiff with a different goalscoring dimension. With Salech's return to training announced, the prospect of combining both strikers' abilities promises enhanced attacking potential for the Bluebirds.
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