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David Davis made 38 appearances in the Championship last season, scoring twice

Birmingham midfielder David Davis is to have surgery after fracturing his left ankle in training.

The 27-year-old has made 167 appearances since joining the club from Wolves in August 2014.

"The misfortune is naturally major blow for Davis, who was looking in excellent shape in pre-season," said a statement on the Blues website. external-link

"[After surgery], the club will have a clearer picture of his rehabilitation process and will update in due course."