Cardiff boss Dave Jones is set to make several changes for his side's Carling Cup trip to Bournemouth, including unveiling two new signings.

Defender Darren Purse looks likely to come back into the fray at the heart of the Bluebirds defence, while recent acquisitions Miguel Comminges and Darren Dennehy should make their debuts.

Striker Jay Bothroyd may start after impressing from the bench in the latter stages of Saturday's 2-1 win over Southampton.

The Bluebirds have no new injury concerns, however, with defender Tony Capaldi the only casualty after having keyhole surgery on his knee.

Jones may opt to rest some of his senior players but will be keen to put out a strong line-up with memories of last season's memorable run to the FA Cup final fresh in everyone's minds.

Bournemouth manager Kevin Bond will check on the fitness of striker Brett Pitman.

Pitman sustained a knock during Saturday's League Two opener against Gillingham and was replaced in the closing stages of the 1-1 draw by Josh McQuoid.

Danny Hollands will be out until September having undergone knee surgery last week, while fellow midfielder Joe Partington could also remain sidelined due to a hip injury.

However, Bond has no other concerns as his side seek to cause an upset against Dave Jones' Coca-Cola Championship outfit.

The Cherries were boosted at the weekend when defender Carl Pettefer signed a month-to-month contract following a successful trial and he was named among the substitutes against the Gills.