Birmingham City travel to the King Power Arena to face their Championship rivals Leicester City in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Blues overcame Hull City after a third-round replay earlier this month and as a reward will play the current league leaders. Leicester overcame Millwall thanks to goals from Cesar Casadei, Ricardo Pereira and Tom Cannon.
Leicester have had less recovery time than Birmingham albeit two days. Enzo Maresca's side had a top-of-the-table clash with Ipswich Town on Monday and drew 1-1 with the Tractor Boys with former West Brom loanee Jeremy Sarmiento rescuing a point for Ipswich.
Birmingham City do not hold the best record against Leicester and you have to go back to October 16, 2011 for their last win against them and that ws at home. Birmingham's last win away at Leicester came in April 2007 with Radhi Jaidi and Sebastian Larsson on target for Steve Bruce's side that day.
Blues have reasons to be optimistic though as Tony Mowbray is yet to taste defeat since succeeding Wayne Rooney earlier this month. He is still getting to grips to life at St Andrew's and this match can act as an opportunity to see more of the players that have yet to play much under him so far as he considers making some changes.
The Africa Cup of Nations and the Asia Cup has reached the knockout stage now, but there are still some players away on international duty. Injuries and suspensions also play a part in the unavailability of players this weekend and so without further ado, here's the latest injury and team news from both camps.
1. Wilfred Ndidi - out
Underwent surgery earlier this month after suffering a serious muscle injury. He appeared on Sky Sports on Monday night and said he would hope to be back in a few weeks time.
2. Wilfried Ndidi - out (continued)
Wilfried Ndidi said on January 22: “The injury’s alright, I’m getting there. It’s two weeks post surgery. Hopefully in a couple of weeks, I’ll be back.” Asked if that was a couple of weeks until he was training or playing, he added: “A couple of weeks to play.” Enzo Maresca said: "Hopefully! But I don’t think so. Hopefully he can be back in two weeks but I don’t think so.”
3. Ethan Laird - doubt
Laird injured his hip last year and spent most of December out. He's closing in on a return and is pushing to be involved for this week.
4. Ethan Laird - doubt (continued)
Tony Mowbray said on January 18: “Ethan was at the training ground today, with the ball. “He was kicking the ball, but not with the group. He looks to me as if he’s finishing off his rehab, trying to get up to speed to join in training next week.