The best way to survive as a newly promoted team is to batten down the hatches and weather the storm. Their first instinct is going to be play attacking football, and they will be stunned by the pace at which opponents press them and catch them on the counter.
I keep thinking of QPR for some reason.
That turned out well.
All of these players are expected to gel, but many have never played in England. They are going to be up against seasoned Premier League teams who won't give them a second on the ball. I wouldn't be surprised if Cardiff finished...