Latest Birmingham City news from BirminghamLive includes blows for Dion Sanderson and Cody Drameh
The captain of the Blues, Sanderson, has lost his reliable presence in the middle of the defense. The center back suffered an odd foot injury in the pregame warm-up for Friday’s game against Coventry City.
Marc Roberts has entered the starting lineup to play defense with Emanuel Aiwu. After three Championship substitute appearances, Roberts starts his first game of the season against Coventry.
Drameh, 21, injured his ankle during practice on Thursday. He was supposed to take Ethan Laird’s spot at right-back.At the CBS Arena, Juninho Bacuna is anticipated to start for the Blues at right back.
Wayne Rooney’s issues are exacerbated by the absences of Sanderson and Drameh. This week, Laird and George Hall have suffered further injuries, while the Blues have already lost Alfie Chang, Kevin Long, Keshi Anderson, and Tyler Roberts to injury.
Following the Coventry match, Rooney will be questioned over the injuries sustained by Sanderson and Drameh.
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