Probable Lineups

4-3-3
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(57) 27 Goals 22 (48)
(40) 18 Assists 11 (30)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.5)
26.2 Average Age 28.2
182 Average Height (cm) 183.1
(0.8) 1 Shots pg 0.8 (0.8)
(44%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 54% (50%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.2) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Swansea
Birmingham
Player Reason Status Rating
Joe Allen Out 6.4
Liam Walsh Out 6.3
Josh Ginnelly Doubtful 6.36
Player Reason Status Rating
Ethan Laird Out 7.06
Lee Buchanan Out 6.83
George Hall Doubtful 6.06
Gary Gardner Doubtful 6.21
Lukas Jutkiewicz Doubtful 6.35

Team News

Swansea
Birmingham
  • Michael Duff will likely opt for a 4-3-3 system for his first game in charge of Swansea with new signings Josh Key and Jerry Yates making their debuts.
  • Midfield duo Liam Walsh and Joe Allen are both set to miss out for the home side, while summer signing Josh Ginnelly is carrying a knock and is doubtful.
  • John Eustace could hand debuts to attacking trio Tyler Roberts, Koji Miyoshi and Siriki Dembele when his Birmingham side travels to South Wales this weekend.
  • Full-back duo Lee Buchanan and Ethan Laird are not yet ready to feature and will miss out on Saturday.

Prediction

  • Swansea were left devastated earlier this summer when news broke that Russell Martin was heading for the vacant job at Southampton. The Welsh club ended last season with seven wins and two draws from their final nine league outings, but in Michael Duff they have secured as strong a replacement as existed on the market.
  • Birmingham found their name in the headlines earlier this week after NFL legend Tom Brady was confirmed as a new investor, but the Blues have been quietly going about their business in the background of this headline news. The Blues may have lost Jobe Bellingham and Tahith Chong, but they have responded well adding impressive depth and quality to a young squad.
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