Source: Team_Talk
Birmingham v Barnsley preview
Team news for Saturday's Championship clash between Birmingham and Barnsley at St Andrew's.[LNB] Birmingham striker Nikola Zigic is again likely to play a substitute's role against Barnsley as he steps up his return from long-term injury.[LNB]Zigic made his first appearance of the season after groin surgery as he stepped off the bench for the final 25 minutes of Wednesday's Carling Cup defeat at Manchester City.[LNB]The Serbia international is unlikely to start against the Tykes but is certain to be introduced again.[LNB]Midfielder Keith Fahey got 67 minutes under his belt in the 2-0 defeat as he also made his return from a groin injury, and the Irishman stands a chance of starting once again this weekend.[LNB]Striker Chris Wood and midfielder Wade Elliott return into contention having been ineligible for the cup clash.[LNB]And that provides manager Chris Hughton with a plethora of options having rotated his ranks in midweek and made seven changes, with the likes of Boaz Myhill, Steven Caldwell and Marlon King pushing to return.[LNB]Barnsley's squad is still affected by illness with defender Stephen Foster among those who could be struggling to be fit for the trip to face Blues.[LNB]Tykes manager Keith Hill was reluctant to specify which of his players had not been feeling well, but Foster missed training on Thursday.[LNB]Hill said: "We've had illness in the camp. We're probably worse off than last week. It presents an opportunity for other players. We're going into a stern test, but we've no fear."[LNB]Striker Ricardo Vaz Te, fit again following a thigh muscle tear, and midfielder Nathan Doyle (groin) both stepped off the substitutes' bench last week and will be hoping to play a bigger part.[LNB]Winger Matt Done (hamstring) remains doubtful while summer signing Craig Davies (groin), teenager Reuben Noble-Lazarus, defender Miles Addison (both ankle) and midfielder Goran Lovre (knee) all remain sidelined.
