Source: Daily_Mail
BIRMINGHAM v Chelsea: Alex McLeish to make late decision on Craig Gardner
Birmingham could restore Lee Bowyer to the starting line-up for their Barclays Premier League home match against Chelsea.[LNB]Craig Gardner is struggling with an ankle injury, which he suffered against Manchester City, and Bowyer is standing by to take his place.[LNB] Rankled: Gardner (left) is looking doubtful for the visit of the champions[LNB]Manager Alex McLeish will examine a specialist's report before deciding whether to play former Aston Villa midfielder Gardner.[LNB]McLeish was awaiting the return of a number of his international players before deciding on their fitness.[LNB]Provisional squad: Carr, Murphy, Bowyer, Johnson, Ridgewell, Larsson, Gardner, Jerome, Ferguson, Doyle, Dann, Madera, Fahey, Zigic, Valles, Parnaby, Beausejour, O'Shea, Foster, Redmond, Jiranek, Phillips.[LNB]CLICK HERE FOR THE WEEKEND TEAM NEWS IN THE BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE Explore more:People: Craig Gardner, Lee Bowyer, Alex McLeish Places: Birmingham
