On 8 March 2015 in a sixth round FA Cup match against Blackburn Rovers, ` krtel was substituted and then taken to hospital after a collision with Rudy Gestede.
Goals from Douglas, Gray and Jota secured a 3-1 win, with Rudy Gestede scoring a consolation goal for the visitors via a deflection off Harlee Dean.
On 19 January, it was announced later that Crystal Palace were the club that had officially placed a bid for the striker Rudy Gestede, supposedly worth ?.5m.
Peter Whittingham and Aron Gunnarsson exchanged the ball before it was passed to Rudy Gestede, who found Kenny Miller in the Liverpool penalty area, however his resulting shot went over the Liverpool goal.
Rowett selected a full-strength team, and " Sky Sports " reporter suggested that " Birmingham look set for a good season in the second tier on this evidence ", as they were edged out by Villa's half-time additions of Jack Grealish and Jordan Ayew and a Rudy Gestede header.