Birmingham boss Aitor Karanka remains hopeful Jon Toral will be fit to face Huddersfield.

The attacker has missed the last three games as he continues to battle a groin problem.

Riley McGree is still working his way towards full fitness after joining on loan from American side Charlotte FC.

Josh McEachran remains a long-term absentee having suffered a serious knee injury earlier this year.

Huddersfield are without the suspended Naby Sarr for the trip to St Andrew’s.

The defender was dismissed late on during Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at home to Preston.

Defender Pipa recovered enough to face Preston after coming off against Derby last week with a muscle injury.

Forward Danny Ward (hamstring), Tommy Elphick (knee) and Rarmani Edmonds-Green (hip) are still out.