Birmingham remain without a trio of injured players as they welcome Sky Bet Championship promotion hopefuls Leeds to St Andrew’s.

The Blues halted a run of three-straight defeats as they fought back to draw 1-1 at Blackburn on Boxing Day.

Jake Clarke-Salter (shoulder), Marc Roberts (ankle) and Maikel Kieftenbeld (knee) are all ruled out for Pep Clotet’s side.

The Spaniard made five alterations for the game at Ewood Park and is likely to retain a similar line-up on Sunday.

Second-placed Leeds are winless in their last three and will be hoping to close the three-point gap on leaders West Brom.

Marcelo Bielsa’s men needed a last-gasp equaliser at home to Preston last time out and he will once again be without Pablo Hernandez (hamstring).

Adam Forshaw (hip) is also absent, while Eddie Nketiah will again be hopeful of forcing his way into the starting XI.

Jack Clarke will return to parent club Tottenham in January so the game at Birmingham presents a last chance for the winger to turn out in a Leeds shirt.