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Three changes predicted as Birmingham City fret over key player for Swansea

Birmingham City host Swansea City in the Championship on Saturday afternoon…

By Alex Dicken · Birmingham Mail

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Alex Dicken predicts Birmingham City could make three lineup changes against Swansea City.
Manager Chris Davies confirmed top scorer August Priske faces a close call due to a heavy knock.
Bright Osayi-Samuel and Carlos Vicente are tipped to start on the right flank.

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Birmingham City are evaluating the fitness of top scorer August Priske ahead of their Championship encounter with Swansea City. Manager Chris Davies confirmed that the Danish striker has made progress from a heavy knock, though a decision on his availability will be a close call. Alex Dicken predicts Davies could make up to three changes for the clash against Vitor Matos' side.

Alongside the uncertainty surrounding Priske, tactical adjustments are anticipated on Birmingham's right flank. Dicken suggests Bright Osayi-Samuel and Carlos Vicente could replace Ethan Laird and Patrick Roberts to counter Swansea's pressing style and provide defensive cover against Joseph Opoku and Josh Tymon.

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Three changes predicted as Birmingham City fret over key player for Swansea

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