Paik Seung-ho to See Specialist for Shoulder Injury as Birmingham City Provide Updates
Birmingham City midfielder Paik Seung-ho is set to visit a specialist next week to assess his recurring shoulder injury, which he sustained during the recent match against West Bromwich Albion. The South Korean player re-injured his left shoulder, which was previously dislocated in November, during Tuesday's 0-0 draw at St Andrew's.
Injury Details and Manager's Comments
Paik landed awkwardly after attempting a header and had to be substituted with 15 minutes remaining in the game. Blues manager Chris Davies provided an update ahead of Sunday's FA Cup tie against Leeds, stating, "It's the shoulder again so he's getting more definitive information from a specialist next week, but day by day it feels a little bit better." Davies emphasized the severity of the injury, noting that Paik's previous quick recovery from a similar issue at Middlesbrough highlights his resilience, but all treatment options are being considered based on specialist advice.
Recovery Updates for Ethan Laird and Jack Robinson
In more positive news, defender Ethan Laird has returned to training after nearly five months out with a hamstring injury. Laird participated in his first full group session at the Henley-in-Arden training grounds, with Davies praising his energy and importance to the team. The manager outlined a plan for Laird to undergo one to two weeks of training to regain full fitness.
Centre-back Jack Robinson is slightly behind in his recovery from a hamstring injury but is expected to rejoin group training in the coming days. Davies expressed optimism about both players' progress, highlighting their potential contributions to the squad as they work their way back to match readiness.
