Redknapp: ‘Adams out for several weeks’

Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed that striker Che Adams could be out of action for several weeks after he pulled his hamstring in the win over Bristol City.

Goals from Craig Gardner and Jacques Maghoma cancelled out Bobby Reid’s early striker to give Blues their first three points off the season but Adams’ injury and Maikel Kieftenbeld’s red card marred the afternoon.

Speaking after the game, Redknapp said: ‘I now have only one striker with the injury to Adams who will be out of action for several weeks.

‘It is a crazy situation at this stage of the season. We are going to finish up with youngsters in the side.

‘What we need to do is to get some deals over the line. The owners and myself are ambitious. I want to see the team up at the top of the table.’

Blues have reportedly returned with a second bid for Luton Town striker Isaac Vassell with interest in Preston North End forward Jordan Hugill seemingly going stale.