Birmingham City coach Chris Davies highlighted the team’s recent progress as they prepare for two crucial home games this week. The first match against Portsmouth presents a significant opportunity for the Blues to secure valuable points. Davies acknowledged the importance of this week, stating, “It’s an important week for our season.” He emphasized that despite a challenging run, the team’s performance has shown resilience.
Opportunity to Climb the League Table
With three home games among the next four matches, Birmingham City aims to capitalize on this schedule. “We’ve proved we can win at home, away, keep clean sheets, and score goals,” Davies noted. However, he stressed the need for consistency in their performances. “We’ve got to play as well as we can, and the wins will come more consistently,” he added.
Respect for Portsmouth
Portsmouth, who were champions in the previous season, finished in 16th place in the 2024-2025 season and currently find themselves just below Birmingham City in the league standings. Davies expressed deep respect for Portsmouth’s manager, John Mousinho, recognizing the challenge his team will face this weekend. “He’s done a very good job over the time that he’s been there,” Davies remarked.
Competitive Team
- Portsmouth possesses a strong English core of players.
- They are experienced and competitive.
- Davies acknowledges they will present a tough challenge.
With both teams keen to earn points, Davies understands the necessity of hard work this weekend. “We’re not going to have it our own way,” he concluded, emphasizing that the Blues must “earn everything” against Portsmouth.
