Birmingham boss Alex McLeish hoping Jean Beausejour is close to first-team return

04 October 2010 17:11
Sidelined: Jean Beausejour is injured[LNB]Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is hoping the international break will allow winger Jean Beausejour to recover from a medial ligament problem.[LNB]McLeish revealed the the Chilean international suffered the setback during the home clash with Wigan nine days ago, ruling him out of the weekend defeat against Everton.[LNB]The former Scotland coach admits the Blues medical staff have advised him to tread carefully with the 26-year-old, who signed in the summer from Club America.[LNB]But he is keeping his fingers crossed Beausejour, who has yet to start a Barclays Premier League game, will be available for the trip to Arsenal on October 16.[LNB]McLeish told Press Association Sport: 'Beausejour had an injury which he further aggravated last week so he was ruled out completely for the weekend.[LNB]'He got a nick in his medial ligament against Wigan when he came on. The doctor ruled him out immediately and said "if you want to get anything out of this guy this season, you've got to be careful." [LNB]'I've got to respect the medical staff. But hopefully the fact it is the international break will give him the chance to make a full recovery.'[LNB] Kevin Davies handed shock England call-up by Fabio Capello - and blunder keeper Robert Green returnsBirmingham 0 Everton 2: Toffees up and running after breaking home rule[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Alex McLeish Places: Birmingham, Scotland

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