Latest Birmingham City news from BirminghamLive includes an interview with Juninho Bacuna on Tony Mowbray’s absence and the threat of relegation
Although Curacao international Juninho Bacuna acknowledges that Tony Mowbray’s absence has had a negative impact on the team, he also assures that Birmingham City will do “everything in our power” to maintain their position in the Championship.
Blues’ consecutive losses to Southampton and Ipswich Town have forced them back into the bottom half of the standings.Joe Aribo’s goal in the 96th minute helped Southampton defeat Blues 4-3 on Saturday.
Due to goal differential, Blues are now perilously above the relegation zone. Sheffield Wednesday, in 23rd position, and Plymouth Argyle, in 16th, are separated by just five points.
In the loss to Southampton, Bacuna scored his eighth goal of the year. “We are working hard to start winning games again,” Bacuna stated. “It is necessary for the manager, the players, and the club.” We’re going to exert every effort to start winning games and move up in the league.
The losses to Southampton and Ipswich have occurred since Mowbray left his position to receive medical attention. Although Mowbray has been communicating with interim manager Mark Venus, the manager has not yet addressed the players collectively via video link.
“It’s challenging,” Bacuna said. “I think everyone is attempting to work hard in training and in the games for him, even if it’s difficult given what’s going on with him. We’re doing everything we can to help him, and maybe soon he’ll be back.
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