Chris Davies Tackles Fujimoto Issue as Birmingham City Seeks Creativity
Birmingham City currently finds itself struggling offensively, ranking among the lowest scorers in the Championship. As they prepare to face Portsmouth, the team seeks to bolster their creativity and goal-scoring capabilities.
Chris Davies Focuses on Kanya Fujimoto
One potential solution to this issue is Kanya Fujimoto. The Japanese attacker joined Birmingham City from Gil Vicente during the summer, signing a three-year contract. He was expected to provide much-needed options in the critical No. 10 role.
Limited Opportunities
Despite his promising background, Fujimoto has had minimal playing time. He has only made a single-minute appearance in Championship play, while his debut start ended prematurely in the first half of a Carabao Cup match against Port Vale.
- Fujimoto played just 1 minute of Championship football.
- His only start ended at halftime against Port Vale.
Birmingham’s manager, Chris Davies, has expressed confidence in Fujimoto’s potential. He noted that the 26-year-old is improving and emphasized that his time on the field will come. He stated, “I think he has got better… His attitude’s exceptional, he trains really well.”
Competition for Places
Davies has utilized various formations, mainly a 4-2-3-1 and a 4-3-3 system, where Fujimoto’s skills could be advantageous. He commented on Fujimoto’s flexibility, highlighting his ability to play as a classic No. 10 or as an attacking midfielder in a 4-3-3 formation.
- Typical formation: 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3.
- Fujimoto can play multiple positions: No. 10, attacking midfielder, or inverted winger.
While he competes with other talented strikers and midfielders for playing time, Davies believes Fujimoto is progressing and can earn his spot in the starting lineup.
Looking Ahead
As Birmingham City hopes to turn around its scoring woes against Portsmouth, the integration of Kanya Fujimoto into the squad could potentially offer the much-needed creativity and flair. Fans eagerly await the manager’s decision on when he will finally unleash this promising talent on the Championship stage.
