By Jessica Harman
26 Apr 2011 13:14:00
Ben Foster of Birmingham City(Getty Images)
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Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish is hopeful goalkeeper Ben Foster will return to action this weekend, as his team prepare to take on Wolves in a crunch relegation tie.
The England international was hauled off with an injury in the first half of his side’s 5-0 loss to Liverpool at Anfield.
McLeish is waiting to hear the extent of the injury from the club’s medical staff, although he remains optimistic it will be good news and he will have his first-choice goalkeeper available for selection this Sunday.
McL eish said: “It would be a blow to lose Ben but hopefully the physios, doctor and medical team can get him back.
“Again, he is one who has been outstanding for us and saved us many points.”
Scottish midfielder Barry Ferguson, who was rested by McLeish last weekend while he continues to recover from a long-term rib injury, is expected to be named in the manager’s starting line-up.
McLeish added: “Ferguson has gone through torture for us.
“He has taken injections in his ribs. He’s played for four weeks without any real training.
“We had three hard games in a week and I rested Lee Bowyer in midweek at Chelsea and Ferguson on Saturday.
“I wanted to try and keep him fresh for the game with Wolves. He will be bursting to go again at the weekend.
“Ferguson has been magnificent for us in his two years here and I am sure he will benefit from the rest.”
