Birmingham City lost midfielder Paik Seung-ho during Monday’s defeat to Ipswich Town
Paik Seung-ho of Birmingham City
An injury to Paik Seung-ho prompted the confusion on Birmingham City’s bench at half-time in their defeat to Ipswich Town.
Ethan Laird spent half-time being put through his paces in preparation to replace Jonathan Panzo at left-back. Makeshift full-back Panzo had a torrid time in the first half up against Ipswich match-winner Kasey McAteer but he was briefly given a reprieve by Chris Davies.
Paik reported some ankle discomfort in the dressing room and had to be replaced by Tomoki Iwata.
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With Davies reluctant to make two changes at half-time, Laird was told to put his tracksuit back on for another 10 minutes.
Davies explained: “Paik had to come off and with Tomo coming on for Paik I was reluctant to make two changes, I didn’t think it was necessary so I just thought I would delay on that.
“Ethan does well on that side. It will be better when we’ve got a natural left-footer back there with Kai (Wagner) or Alex (Cochrane). Jonathan is a centre-back filling in.”
Paik has been managing a shoulder issue throughout this season, but his withdrawal at Portman Road was unrelated.
“I think it’s his ankle,” said Davies. “He got a knock in the last game and he’s felt it or got another kick on it.”