Kyogo still the man for Blues promotion push

The 30-year-old hasn’t managed a league goal for Blues so far this season, but former striker Morrison reckons it’s just a matter of time before he finds his feet in front of goal.

“He is getting the chances; he just hasn’t been taking them. He was a bit more ruthless at Celtic and has had a slow start here, but he is still getting the chances,” the Sky Sports pundit said.

“His movement is brilliant, and his work rate is good, and he fits into the system, he just needs to be a bit more ruthless, and the goals will come.

“Even without Kyogo though, Birmingham have the likes of Lyndon Dykes and Jay Stansfield scoring goals. They have four good strikers who can all score goals in the Championship, so they have good competition for places.

“Kyogo will come good, I have no doubt about it, but I am surprised it’s been a slow start.”

To date, the Japanese striker has only scored in the Carabao cup win over Sheffield United, and after starting his first four Championship matches, may have to make do with a place on the bench when Blues travel to Coventry City tomorrow.

Frank Lampard’s side are unbeaten in six league games but have drawn their last three and haven’t won at home since hammering QPR 7-1 last month.

Chris Davies’ side, meanwhile, were back to winning ways last weekend with a Dykes injury time goal. Morrison, who also turned out for Coventry, reckons it’ll be a tight affair at the at the CBS Arena.

“It is a hard one, I want them both to win and have good seasons! He said. “Birmingham needed that result last week against Swansea, it was a big game and a big result for them.”

Speaking to Freebets, Morrison added: “Coventry have done okay too, getting a good draw against Leicester.

“They’re both where I expected them to be, although I think Birmingham will finish a bit higher than they currently are but come the end of the season, I’ll think they’ll both be pushing for promotion.”