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.The Czech Republic international was unavailable for the 3-1 home reversal against West Brom at the weekend with a thigh injury.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. Late check: Striker Nikola Zigic could return to action for Birmingham at Goodison ParkBlues 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.Provisional squad: Foster, Carr, Jiranek, Johnson, Davies, Ridgewell, Beausejour, Larsson, Bowyer, Fahey, Bentley, Jerome, Martins, Zigic, Doyle, Taylor, Murphy, Phillips, Parnaby, Mutch. 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 Explore more:People: Craig Gardner, Barry Ferguson, Alex McLeish, Liam Ridgewell Places: Birmingham, Czech Republic