Birmingham City have been dealt a significant blow ahead of their Championship encounter with Millwall this weekend, with manager Tony Mowbray confirming another key addition to the treatment room.
Scottish striker Oliver Burke, who joined the Blues on loan from Werder Bremen in January, has been ruled out of Saturday's crucial fixture at The Den after sustaining a fresh injury setback. The 26-year-old forward becomes the latest name on Birmingham's concerning injury list.
Growing Injury Crisis for Blues
Mowbray revealed the unfortunate news during his pre-match press conference, stating: "We've lost Oliver Burke to injury. He won't be available for the weekend." This announcement comes as another setback for a squad already missing several important players.
The Birmingham manager faces significant selection headaches as he prepares his team for the trip to South London. With Burke joining the sidelined contingent, Mowbray must find solutions to maintain the team's competitive edge against a Millwall side fighting for their own Championship survival.
Striking Options Limited
Burke's absence further depletes Birmingham's attacking resources, leaving Mowbray with fewer choices in the final third. The Scottish international had been expected to play an important role in the team's push up the Championship table during the business end of the season.
His injury comes at a particularly inconvenient time as Birmingham look to build momentum and distance themselves from the relegation zone. The Blues currently sit in a precarious position in England's second tier, making every point crucial in the coming weeks.
Millwall Looking to Capitalise
Meanwhile, Millwall will see Birmingham's injury troubles as an opportunity to secure valuable points in their own battle against the drop. The Lions have been inconsistent this season but remain a formidable opponent, especially on home turf.
With both teams desperate for points, Saturday's encounter promises to be a hard-fought Championship affair, though Birmingham will have to navigate the challenge without one of their recent attacking additions.
