Two out, one doubt: Early Birmingham City team news for Blackpool clash

Two out, one doubt: Early Birmingham City team news for Blackpool clash

The latest Birmingham City injury news as the club prepares to play Blackpool at St Andrew’s on Sunday

Chris Davies hopes to be able to call upon in-form Keshi Anderson when Birmingham City entertain Blackpool on Sunday after the winger was withdrawn at half-time on Boxing Day.

Anderson – who has five goals and seven assists for Blues this term – didn’t reappear for the second half against Burton Albion and is now a doubt for the meeting with his former club Blackpool. “It was just a precaution,” Davies said of Anderson’s withdrawal. “He was fatigued in a few little areas so we will see how he is, but it was nothing major.”

Davies recently cast doubt over whether Alfons Sampsted and Scott Wright would be available before the New Year. Sampsted has missed Blues’ last eight games with an ankle injury, while Wright hasn’t featured since mid-October.

Blues boss Davies said: “They are building up a little bit of training but whether they get back into games before the New Year, I’m not too sure about that, but they are all close as such and moving in the right direction. They are not sat in the treatment room and not going outside.”

Davies confirmed Anderson was withdrawn midway through the victory over Burton Albion as a precaution after the winger complained of fatigue. It remains to be seen whether he is able to play against his former club Blackpool.