Source: Daily_Mail
Everton v BIRMINGHAM: Nikola Zigic to have late fitness check
Birmingham defender Martin Jiranek is set to return for the Barclays Premier League clash with Everton at Goodison Park on Wednesday evening.[LNB]The Czech Republic international was unavailable for the 3-1 home reversal against West Brom at the weekend with a thigh injury.[LNB]Midfield duo of Barry Ferguson (broken rib) and Craig Gardner (calf) are still sidelined with the injuries suffered during the Carling Cup final win over Arsenal.[LNB] Late check: Striker Nikola Zigic could return to action for Birmingham at Goodison Park[LNB]Blues boss Alex McLeish will run a late fitness check over striker Nikola Zigic who missed the Baggies game with a groin problem, while defender Liam Ridgewell is expected to play despite needing an injection to ease a groin injury minutes before the kick-off against West Brom.[LNB]Provisional squad: Foster, Carr, Jiranek, Johnson, Davies, Ridgewell, Beausejour, Larsson, Bowyer, Fahey, Bentley, Jerome, Martins, Zigic, Doyle, Taylor, Murphy, Phillips, Parnaby, Mutch.[LNB] Birmingham allay financial fears as chiefs assure fans over EuropeDecision time as injured Birmingham midfielder Ferguson ponders jabMiddlesbrough have a Taylor-made solution to their goalkeeping crisisAll the latest Birmingham City news, features and opinion [LNB] Explore more:People: Craig Gardner, Barry Ferguson, Alex McLeish, Liam Ridgewell Places: Birmingham, Czech Republic
