Blackburn midfielder Brett Emerton is a major doubt for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash against Aston Villa.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has no fresh injury concerns ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Tottenham in the Barclays Premier League.

Blackburn have a number of injury problems ahead of the trip to Newcastle with striker Benjani the latest to join the absent list.

El Hadji Diouf and Martin Olsson are doubts for Blackburn’s match against Wigan at Ewood Park tomorrow.

Christopher Samba and Ryan Nelsen are set to return to the centre of the Blackburn defence for tomorrow’s game with Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea at Ewood Park.

Christopher Samba is suspended for Blackburn’s visit to Liverpool on Sunday but Ryan Nelsen may have recovered from a thigh injury picked up on international duty.

David Dunn is expected to play some part for Blackburn when Sunderland visit on Monday.

David Dunn and Vince Grella will both be missing for Blackburn’s trip to Stoke with hamstring problems.

Blackburn will be without the quartet of David Dunn, Keith Andrews, Vince Grella and Jason Roberts for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Blackpool.

Ryan Nelsen and Michel Salgado are doubts for Blackburn when Fulham visit tomorrow after both limped off against Manchester City last weekend.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce could give a debut to former Manchester City striker Benjani Mwaruwari in tomorrow's Premier League clash at Eastlands.

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Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce will consider making changes for tomorrow’s Carling Cup clash against Norwich but his choices are limited by injuries.

Sam Allardyce has confirmed Vince Grella will be part of the Blackburn squad travelling to Stoke tomorrow following the midfielder’s recovery from a thigh problem.