Birmingham City will again be without Marvin Ducksch for Saturday's Championship clash with Bristol City, as the striker continues to build up his fitness after missing pre-season with injury. Davies said Marvin has trained this week and is looking better than he has been, he's definitely fit and building up his training.
What happened to Marvin Ducksch?
Marvin Ducksch has returned to training after missing the entirety of pre-season with injury, but is still building up his fitness ahead of a potential return.
Why it matters for Birmingham City
The team's league standing, 10th in Championship with 64 points, 17 wins, 13 draws, and 16 losses from 46 games, and recent form DWWDW, makes every match crucial in their pursuit of a better finish this season.
What comes next?
Meanwhile, Davies has also not given up hope of bringing Ibrahim Osman back to the club, saying he's a big fan and did great for us, and we'll see how it goes in the next 10 days, as the transfer window is still open. With the team currently 31 points behind leaders Coventry, and having scored 57 goals while conceding 56, Davies will be looking to strengthen his squad to improve their chances of a better finish. As of the final 2025 table, Birmingham City finished 10th in Championship, and with the new season underway, they will be looking to improve on that finish. The team's current goal difference of +1, with 57 scored and 56 conceded, is a positive sign, but they will need to work on their defense to achieve a better standing in the league. Davies' update on Marvin Ducksch's fitness and the chances of signing Ibrahim Osman will be crucial in determining the team's strategy for the upcoming matches.
