West Ham United boss Avram Grant is convinced his squad can play their way out of trouble.
Robbie Keane arrived from Tottenham yesterday.
Grant, delighted to be through to the FA Cup fifth round after a 3-2 victory against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, said: "The squad is not bad but because of the injuries we've had we needed more players for competition and fresh legs.
"We had injuries in the first half of the season. Things didn't go for us. We were looking for players to make up the 18 on match day so it was very difficult.
"The next game is very important to us. Against Blackpool the players will give everything they have. It is important for both teams but for us it is more important.
"Then we take on Birmingham. Both are teams near to us in the table so it is vital to pick up points.
"We will approach those games with confidence, especially if we can sustain the football we have played in recent games."
