Brian Barry-Murphy has stressed he must protect Rubin Colwill's fitness, despite the midfielder's importance to Cardiff City.
Colwill, 24, had been suffering with an ankle concern in pre-season but has returned to action with a goal and an assist in Cardiff's two opening Championship fixtures.
Barry-Murphy admitted he cannot be overzealous with Colwill's involvement after he was withdrawn before the hour during the Bluebirds' 2-2 draw at Derby.
"I don't want to be greedy with how often he has played and how little he has trained," said Barry-Murphy.
"It's good to have him back. He improved a lot through the game. We will try to keep him fit."
Colwill teed up Yousuf Salech for Cardiff's second goal at Derby, continuing his fine start to the campaign after a free-kick equaliser against Wrexham.
Barry-Murphy is having to contend with several injuries at the start of his first Championship campaign, with four centre-backs currently out.
He does not expect to add summer signing Jack Moylan to his list of unavailable players, even though he was forced off at Pride Park.
"It was just a dead leg. The way Jack plays the game, there is going to be a lot of contact made. He will be fine," Barry-Murphy said.
Cardiff face Championship rivals Norwich City in the second round of the Carabao Cup Tuesday, 25 August (19:00 BST).
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