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New Cardiff boss Solskjaer keen for Bellamy to continue playing

Veteran Craig Bellamy could return from injury when Cardiff City host West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday. The 34-year-old is back in the Bluebirds' squad following reports of knee and ankle trouble.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: "Craig has been training for a week and is looking really sharp to be fair.

"He's in the squad, back and available."

Bellamy has raised the possibility of retiring at the end of Cardiff's first Premier League campaign, but the Norwegian hopes he will continue beyond that deadline.

"My thoughts are he should play as long as he can," said Solskjaer.

"Craig wants to get performing, get back out on pitch.

"Hopefully I can motivate him and inspire him to prolong his career."

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