Birmingham City manager Chris Davies faces a potential crisis at right-back with key player Ethan Laird sidelined for months due to a hamstring injury and Femi Osayi-Samuel likely absent for the Africa Cup of Nations from December 21 to January 18.
Laird, the team’s best full-back, has a history of muscular injuries, while Osayi-Samuel’s potential suspension looms with four yellow cards.
Options like Phil Neumann, who offers mobility but a different style, and Alfons Sampsted, recently overlooked, are under consideration, though moving Tomoki Iwata from midfield proved unconvincing.
The sale of Taylor Gardner-Hickman to Blackburn Rovers now appears costly, as he could have filled the gap.
With a busy festive schedule including Sheffield United, Derby County, and Coventry, Davies must solve this issue to maintain Birmingham’s strong season trajectory, prompting fan discussions on viable solutions.
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