In the Birmingham City treatment room with Krystian Bielik are Marc Roberts and Siriki Dembele.

Tuesday’s 1-0 loss to Middlesbrough saw Roberts limp off the field after 20 minutes, while Dembele was left off the roster. The 33-year-old center back Roberts experienced a relapse of his calf ailment after persevering through the discomfort to start two games.

“Marc has damaged his calf again, I would suggest he is going to need a period out of the team,” interim manager Mark Venus stated. His calf has been hurting for a while.

The calf wasn’t giving out on him when he was finishing training sessions, but the other night it did. He’s out, and in football clubs, that’s what happens. We need to address it.

Venus also stated at his pre-match press conference on Thursday that Dembele will not play against Watford.During training, Dembele sustained a foot injury that needed sutures.

After the international break, Poland’s Kristian Bielik won’t play, but Dion Sanderson’s return from suspension should help the Blues’ center defense problems. On Saturday, Sanderson is anticipated to play at the back with Emanuel Aiwu.

Keshi Anderson, who hasn’t been in the lineup since the end of January, has also been hurt, but he ought to be back shortly. Venus remarked, “He’s had a knee injury too.” He didn’t train after Ipswich. He is currently en route to recuperation. He’ll probably work out after Saturday and throughout the international break.”

Before the Blues play Watford, here is the most recent team news.

Krystian Bielik

Injury: Stomach

The night before the Southampton game, Bielik made a comeback from a groin injury, but during practice, he tore a muscle in his stomach. He will not play until after the international break, according to Venus.

Venus stated on March 14 that Kristian wouldn’t be ready until the earliest possible time following the international break. He’s been missed, but he’s been working hard.

Possible return: QPR (a), March 29

Marc Roberts

Injury: Calf

Roberts recently missed time due to his third different calf injury of the year before making a comeback to lead the Blues’ defense against Millwall. He began the match against Middlesbrough, but a recurrence of his chronic injury forced him to hobble off due to pain.

Possible return: N/A

Siriki Dembele

Injury: Foot

Dembele won’t be back until the international break; he was pictured hobbling about the Blues’ practice field on Thursday, March 14. Venus remarked: “He had a collision and needed stitches in his foot. He has a few stitches in his foot, but I’m not sure how long he will be out.

Possible return: QPR (a), March 29

Keshi Anderson

Injury: Knee

Anderson was struggling to make squads before picking up an injury. Venus expects the 28-year-old to be available for selection after the international break.

Possible return: QPR (a), March 29

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