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Blues must show response to Brentford loss - Davies

Birmingham City's players and staff held a team meeting in the wake of their heavy defeat by Brentford in the Carabao Cup, manager Chris Davies says.

Blues must show response to Brentford loss - Davies

After Birmingham City's disastrous 6-1 loss to Brentford in the Carabao Cup, manager Chris Davies convened a team meeting for his players and staff. Despite Brentford's overwhelming victory at St Andrew's, Davies emphasized that one setback should not undermine the club's progress. He acknowledged the importance of resilience in football and stressed that his team needed to bounce back swiftly.

Referring to the carabao Cup, Davies said: "You lick your wounds. We sat down and had a meeting about it, but we have to pick ourselves up very quickly." The manager reiterated that Birmingham City's strong foundation built over recent years would not be easily derailed by this single defeat. He confirmed that the club hierarchy remains united in their disappointment, although they recognize the significant opportunity awaiting them in their upcoming match against Wrexham.

Davies emphasized that the team's strong performance in recent years is resilient enough to withstand a single setback.

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