Birmingham City predicted XI vs Wrexham: Three changes made as Chris Davies rolls the dice and key man returns
How Birmingham City could line up against Wrexham on Friday in the Championship.
Birmingham City will be looking for a statement win over Wrexham on Friday to get their winning form back up and running.
The Blues have registered just one win in their last five Championship games as competition in England’s second tier continues to prove challenging. With 11 points on the board, Birmingham are currently 11th in the table ahead of their clash with fellow new boys Wrexham.
A lot of chatter had surrounded whether the North Wales outfit could extended their historic promotion-clinching run and reach the Premier League. However, the Reds are also still adapting to the Championship, currently 15th in the table and two points behind Birmingham.
The two will meet at the Racecourse Ground on Friday to kick off the weekend’s fixtures. Both clubs enter the match off the back of draws, eager to get a big three points on the board and make the climb up the table.
Birmingham City defender returns for Wrexham clash
A win for Birmingham City on Friday will take them into the top five ahead of the remaining games of the weekend. The competitive nature of the league means just three points are currently separating third from 12th, so we can expect plenty of moving around over the coming days, and a lot to play for.
As the Blues look to bounce back from their 2-2 draw to Sheffield Wednesday, we’ve put together a predicted lineup from Chris Davies.
Goalkeeper: Ryan Allsop
Defenders: Bright Osayi-Samuel, Christoph Klarer, Jack Robinson, Alex Cochrane
Davies will be able to call upon Jack Robinson once again this week, now he has served his one-match suspension. The centre-back was ruled out of the Sheffield Wednesday clash following his sending off against Coventry City.
Robinson picked up two yellow cards before half-time and was replaced by Eiran Cashin in the clash against the Owls. With his one-match ban now served, Robinson can be expected to return to the Blues lineup against Wrexham, alongside other season regulars across the backline.
Chris Davies makes midfield switch for Wrexham clash
Midfielders: Tomoki Iwata, Seung-ho Paik, Jay Stansfield
Attackers: Demarai Gray, Lewis Koumas, Kyogo Furuhashi
Tomoki Iwata has started every Championship match so far this season and he will be expected to keep his place for the trip to North Wales. Last time out against Wednesday, he was partnered by Tommy Doyle, but the Wolves loanee could be replaced by the returning Seung-ho Paik.
Record signing Jay Stansfield broke his goal duck by getting back on the scoresheet against Sheffield Wednesday. He will look to continue a streak of creativity and fans will hope to see him shine against Wrexham.
Demarai Gray will also hope to keep a run of form going, having scored his first Blues goal of the season against Wednesday when his team needed him most. His stoppage time equaliser clawed a point back for Birmingham.
Young Lewis Koumas could be given the nod ahead of Patrick Roberts, who was replaced last time out before the hour mark. Meanwhile, Kyogo Furuhashi could also be given another start to get himself off the mark in the Championship.