Sanderson starts: Birmingham City team news and predicted XI to face Shrewsbury Town

Sanderson starts: Birmingham City team news and predicted XI to face Shrewsbury Town.

The latest Birmingham City team news as Chris Davies’ side prepares to play Shrewsbury Town in the EFL Trophy.

Birmingham City face Shrewsbury Town tonight in their second EFL Trophy group encounter.

Birmingham City has enjoyed a strong start in League One, currently leading the table with a game in hand.

This week, however, their concentration is focused on the cup. The Blues have only played one game in the EFL Trophy, losing on penalties to Walsall from League Two. Chris Davies’ side is now third in their group, with only one point.

Birmingham’s concentration is on the league, but their large squad enables for periphery players to shine in the cup.

Birmingham City team news

International call-ups for important players and summer signings Jay Stansfield, Alfons Sampsted, Willum Willumsson, and Lyndon Dykes will miss tonight’s Birmingham City game.

Lee Buchanan is out after experiencing a setback while recovering from a calf injury. However, Ethan Laird is nearing a return and could play in the cup.

Dion Sanderson played for the U21s last week and could play for the Blues as he returns.

Luke Harris and Alfie Chang remain out.

Predicted XI

(4-2-3-1)

Allsop; Khela, Sanderson, Davies, Cochrane; Leonard, Iwata; Wright, May, Yokoyama; Jutkiewicz

Wholesale changes expected by Davies as only four keep their place from the defeat to Charlton Athletic

Ryan Allsopp might keep his place in goal as Davies seeks to secure his number one. Bailey Peacock-Farrell has demoted to the Birmingham City bench after struggling to establish himself during the season.

Alex Cochrane continues at left back despite missing out on the Scotland team. Alfie May and Tomoki Iwata both maintain their positions following strong beginnings to the season.

Dion Sanderson could earn his first start this season. The centre defender has been out since August.

New signings. Marc Leonard and Scott Wright will have opportunities to impress because they have mostly started from the bench in the League this season.

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