Sergi Canos remains suspended as Brentford host Birmingham

Brentford winger Sergi Canos continues his suspension for the Sky Bet Championship clash against Birmingham.

Canos was sent off during the defeat at Derby on February 3 and so serves out his three-match ban.

Midfielder Kamohelo Mokotjo came into the side for Saturday’s 2-0 win at Sunderland, where the South Africa midfielder scored the opening goal so will be hoping to retain his place.

Defender Rico Henry continues his recovery from a knee injury.

Birmingham will check on captain David Davis, who has been sidelined by a knee problem sustained in the derby against Aston Villa.

Midfielder Cheikh Ndoye is available again after a one-game ban following his late red card at Villa Park.

Dutchman Maikel Kieftenbeld, though, misses out as the midfielder starts a two-match ban following a 10th caution collected in Saturday’s 1-0 home defeat to Millwall.

Left-back Jonathan Grounds continues to recover from a knee problem, while Spaniard Jota will be hoping to face his former club.