“He helped us massively in the last season but in the last twelve months, he was available only for three months.
“I understand he needs a restart now where needs more playing time on the level that suits him. Unfortunately we weren't able to provide that.”
He added: “I do not only accept the decision made by Chelsea but understand why they did it.
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Chelsea recalled Kasey Palmer from a loan spell with Huddersfield earlier this month
“I wish Kasey from the bottom of my heart only the best for the rest of the season.”
Birmingham have a fight on their hands to avoid dropping into League One.
Steve Cotterill’s side have scored the fewest goals in the Championship and sit 23rd in the table.
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