Zola should give these 3 Birmingham players a chance in the FA Cup

Robert Tesche

German midfielder Robert Tesche only made the bench against Newcastle in the first game a few weeks ago, yet could be drafted into the starting eleven this time around.

The 29-year-old returned to Birmingham last summer after a loan spell at St Andrew’s in 2014/15, and it’s clear that he’s an important member of the squad, given that he has made seven starts and four substitute appearances in the Championship this season.

The former Nottingham Forest man has been an unused substitute in recent games, so Zola may call upon the midfielder to add fresh legs and guile to the Birmingham midfield in a bid to get his first win since taking over from Gary Rowett last month.