Press Conference: Johnson Pre-Cardiff

Here’s what he had to say…

- Hordur Magnusson and Frank Fielding have a chance of facing Cardiff

 - Gary O'Neil has shaken off a calf problem but is now ill

 - Korey Smith will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks with hamstring injury

 - Adam Matthews has ligament damage between his hamstring and calf, meaning he'll miss anything from 2-12 weeks

 - Joel Ekstrand is injured and ill

 - Johnson is confident he has enough options even with a recent injuries

 - Head coach expects a frantic start in the derby and a great atmosphere

 - Boss says it's a great chance to "win a few hearts back"

 - City remain active in the transfer market, he confirms

 - Luke Freeman has been offered a new deal and was on the verge of signing. Johnson adds: "There's interest in him"

 - Zak Vyner has returned to City after the conclusion of his loan at Accrington Stanley

 - Arnold Garita is expected to remain at Plymouth Argyle

 - Wes Burns' future will be decided in the coming weeks. Johnson says there is plenty of interest in the youngster, who has been on loan at Aberdeen - who also want to keep him

 - Johnson reflects that the earlier season defeat at Cardiff was the start of the recent slump

 - Johnson adds: "I'm in my dream job, my dream location and I believe we have a very bright future"

 - Players will train at midday on Friday in preparation for the earlier kick-off on Saturday

 - Johnson is confident City's players know all about the importance of the derby fixture

Listen to his pre-match press conference in full on Bristol City Player HD.