By admin The plea has been made to Birmingham City to consider releasing Lukas Jutkiewicz, the striker whose contract is nearing its end this summer. Lukas Jutkiewicz, who has been with Birmingham City since 2016, initially on loan from Burnley, has had his playing time limited this season, mostly appearing as a substitute. Despite this, he has managed to score four goals and provide one assist in 29 games across all competitions. However, with his contract situation uncertain and facing a knee injury since March, there’s a question mark over his future with the club, especially as they battle against relegation.
The current standings in the Championship table reveal Birmingham City’s precarious position, sitting just above the relegation zone. As the season draws to a close, discussions about Jutkiewicz’s future intensify among fans and pundits. Mike Gibbs, a Birmingham City fan pundit, acknowledges Jutkiewicz’s contributions but suggests that sentimentality should not dictate contract decisions. He believes that Jutkiewicz should only be offered a new contract if he can contribute significantly next season, expressing doubt about his suitability for the team’s future direction.
While Jutkiewicz has shown glimpses of his ability to impact games, particularly with his recent equalizer against Hull City, it’s unlikely he’ll be a regular starter next season. Despite the potential interest from manager Tony Mowbray, who has worked with Jutkiewicz previously, there are doubts about his fit with the team’s style of play and the financial implications of retaining him. Therefore, it appears logical for Birmingham City to consider parting ways with Jutkiewicz in the upcoming transfer window.
Jutki should be given a coaching role or something similar, He’s been a good servant to Blues and shouldn’t be cast aside, he has put his body on the line in every game he’s played and had injuries to boot and still carried on, that’s my take on it. KRO.