Tuesday 9 April 2019 12:29, UK
Birmingham will be without Maikel Kieftenbeld when they host promotion-chasing Sheffield United.
Birmingham will be without Maikel Kieftenbeld when they host promotion-chasing Sheffield United.
The Dutchman damaged the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during the 1-0 victory over Leeds and he is facing up to nine months on the sidelines while he recovers.
Fellow midfielder Gary Gardner also went off at half-time on Saturday due to illness and he will be assessed.
Jota is pushing for a starting place after making substitute appearances in the last three matches.
Sheffield United will be hoping Jack O’Connell is fit again sooner rather than later.
The defender suffered a calf injury in the home defeat to Bristol City and missed the win at Preston, and Blades boss Chris Wilder was coy on O’Connell’s chances of being fit for Tuesday night when asked about it in his pre-match press conference.
Wilder will have Gary Madine available again after the striker completed his three-match suspension.
The Blades could be back down in third place by the time they kick off at St Andrew’s, with promotion rivals Leeds playing at Preston on Tuesday night.
