3 things we clearly learnt about Birmingham after their 2-0 loss v Huddersfield

Birmingham City suffered their second loss this week as they fell to a disappointing 2-0 home defeat to play-off hopefuls Huddersfield Town, another boost for the latter in their quest to secure a top-six spot.

For the Blues though, they would have been hoping for a response following their 2-1 loss against Reading in midweek, a game in which they failed to be clinical enough on the night as they left it too late to secure a point or three.

Arguably coming up against a stronger side in Huddersfield, they would have been hoping to respond – but the absence of Lyle Taylor, other forwards and the unavailability of several defenders proved to be costly in the end.

They gave themselves an uphill battle yet again but unlike midweek, they succumbed to pressure in the opening 45 with Lewis O’Brien and Levi Colwill all but sealing the game for Carlos Corberan’s men who came up against a weakened Birmingham outfit.

It’s back to the drawing board for the Blues’ boss Lee Bowyer as he looks to rally his troops and ensure they remain away from any relegation danger.

Following yesterday’s clash, we take a look at three things we clearly learnt about the hosts.

They needed to recruit Wisdom

Injuries at centre-back are proving to be a real problem for the Blues and this crisis has only deepened with Maxime Colin being forced off early on at St Andrew’s.

Not only are they unable to operate with three at the back now – but they barely have the options to play two in central defence and this will be a real worry for Bowyer with their form continuing to tail off.

Without options coming back, things will only get worse and even if one or two return in time for next weekend’s clash at Bristol City, the addition of trialist Andre Wisdom would