In the recent match between Birmingham City and Ipswich Town, Krystian Bielik was unexpectedly absent from the starting lineup due to injury. Dion Sanderson replaced him in the lineup, making his return after being sidelined with an ankle injury for a month. Interim manager Mark Venus disclosed that Bielik had sustained a minor groin injury, but the club remains hopeful that he will recover in time for their upcoming match against Southampton. However, Bielik’s accumulation of nine yellow cards puts him at risk of a two-game suspension.

Keshi Anderson was also absent from the squad for the match against Ipswich Town, with Scott Hogan taking his place on the bench. Venus did not provide specific details regarding Anderson’s absence but confirmed that he was not included in the squad for that game. Anderson, who has not started a Championship game since September, has seen a decline in playing time and has fallen out of favor in recent weeks. Alongside Manny Longelo and Oliver Burke, he remained at the base while his teammates faced Ipswich.

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