Brentford vs Birmingham - Bees battling lengthy injury list ahead of Birmingham clash

Brentford still have a lengthy absentee list ahead of the visit of Birmingham.

Lewis Macleod will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury and fellow midfielder Alan McCormack completes a five-match ban.

Callum Elder overcame a knee problem only to suffer a calf injury, Rico Henry remains sidelined by a shoulder injury and Alan Judge is recovering from a broken leg.

The Bees will check on Sam Saunders after he missed the 3-2 defeat at Blackburn last week with a calf problem.

Jonathan Spector starts his three-game ban after being sent off in Birmingham's 1-0 win over Bristol City.

Midfielder Robert Tesche is battling an ankle injury and boss Gary Rowett will not risk him until he is fully fit.

Jacques Maghoma could start after he was a second-half substitute in the victory over the Robins following a knee injury.

On-loan Bournemouth left-back Rhoys Wiggins is out after suffering a serious knee injury against Aston Villa last month.