Despite an upturn in form which has seen them climb from the bottom three, the situation at Birmingham City remains critical.

With Bolton Wanderers and Barnsley breathing down their necks, manager Garry Monk will be aware that his side need at least nine points from their final twelve to secure their status in the second tier, a tough ask entering the final stages of the season.

The Blues escaped the drop on the final day of last year and fans will remain confident that new boss Monk can deliver upon the great escape concocted by Harry Redknapp, with each game to be taken at a time.

However, there are problems within the club and these three issues need addressing urgently if the club are to avoid relegation...

This is a huge issue for the Blues.

There are no 'gimmes' in the final weeks bar a perceived easier trip to mid-table QPR, with Wolves, Sheffield United and Fulham to face in the final weeks of the campaign.

A Wolves victory on Sunday would see them secure promotion, so Nuno Santo's men will be doing their local rivals no favours.

The Blades are in the hunt for the play-offs Fulham could be needing a win to secure automatic promotion on the final day.

A difficult run in the closing weeks, the Blues needs to be at their best at the back. having struggled for goals for much of the season.

Having picked up a straight red in the 1-0 win at Bolton, star forward Che Adams remains resigned to the side lines for Sunday's trip to Molineux.

A huge lost, Adams is undoubtedly one of the most gifted players at St Andrew's and his absence in the past two games has seen the Blues fail to claim victory, bringing their three match winning streak to an end.

His pace and movement causes all sorts of problems at this level and his absence will certainly be a relief for Nuno Santo's men.

Adams scored the goal that kept the Blues up last year and they need him back in the side as soon as possible.

Birmingham have been the orchestrators of their own downfall on many occasions, with individual errors costing the Blues points consistently throughout the campaign.

Against the four teams they are yet to face, these errors will be punished, with the class on offer in the Wolves and Fulham squads in particular certain to benefit from any lapse in concentration.

Monk's men need to remain tight at the back without inviting too much pressure and must play as a unit against much stronger sides.

Everyone must be at their best if the club are to stay up in the closing weeks.

Blues fans, do you think you'll stay up?