BIRMINGHAM v Sunderland: Roger Johnson set to regain full fitness following concussion

15 April 2011 09:46
Birmingham defender Roger Johnson is expected to be fit for the home Barclays Premier League clash with Sunderland.[LNB]Johnson had to be substituted at half-time during last weekend's draw at Blackburn suffering from concussion.[LNB] I'm back! Johnson should make a full recovery and keep his place at the back[LNB]But the former Cardiff player was able to return to training on Thursday and should be available to face the Black Cats.[LNB]Winger David Bentley and striker Nikola Zigic could come into contention after their respective groin problems have shown signs of improvement but centre-back Martin Jiranek (toe) and Obafemi Martins (groin) are again ruled out.[LNB]Provisional squad: Foster, Carr, Johnson, Ridgewell, Parnaby, Larsson, Ferguson, Gardner, Bowyer, Jerome, Phillips, Doyle, Davies, Murphy, Derbyshire, Fahey, Hleb, Mutch, Bentley, Zigic. [LNB]CLICK HERE FOR THE WEEKEND TEAM NEWS IN THE BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE[LNB]  Explore more:People: David Bentley, Roger Johnson, Obafemi Martins Places: Birmingham, Cardiff

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