Birmingham City back in action after international break boost

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 8 Oct, 17:55 · Archive

Birmingham City face West Bromwich Albion this weekend after using the three-week international break to improve fitness and tactics.

Birmingham City return to Championship action this weekend to face West Bromwich Albion following the three-week international break. Chris Davies used the pause in fixtures to work intensively with his squad, treating it as a 'second pre-season' to improve how the team plays and build on their start to the season.

Davies confirmed that Max Bird and Taylor Gardner-Hickman have resumed training after injuries and are in contention for upcoming fixtures, though starting matches would be 'a step too far' at this stage. Demarai Gray is also building himself back up after injury and is in contention. The rest of Blues' international contingent have returned fit and healthy.

Paik Seung-ho is the only player likely to miss games, having picked up a knock he has been carrying for some time. Davies believes the break has left his squad 'fitter, sharper and more ready' than before. Jay Stansfield scored in a friendly against Coventry City during the break, which Davies hopes will boost the forward's confidence after scoring only once in the league this season.

Birmingham City back in action after international break boost — Image: BBC Birmingham And Black Country

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Davies used extended break as second pre-seasonBoss Chris Davies treated the three-week international break like a "second pre-season" and says it helped improve his Birmingham City squad.BBC Birmingham And Black Country · 8 Oct, 17:37
Birmingham City get triple injury boost but Chris Davies confirms international blowChris Davies has provided an update on Birmingham City's injury list before the trip to West Bromwich AlbionBirminghamLive · 8 Oct, 15:47
Birmingham City face imminent decision on future of Chris Davies favouriteBirmingham City return to Championship action this weekend and one man can be expected to face West Bromwich AlbionBirminghamLive · 7 Oct, 13:25

In this story: Birmingham City · West Bromwich Albion · Chris Davies · Tomoki Iwata · Max Bird · Taylor Gardner-Hickman · Demarai Gray · Paik Seung-ho

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