Midfielder Steven Nzonzi begins a three-match suspension and is ruled out of Blackburn’s crucial home match against fellow strugglers Birmingham tomorrow.

Midfielder David Dunn returns to Blackburn’s squad for the trip to Arsenal having missed the last three matches with a hip injury.

Phil Jones could make a return to Blackburn’s squad for tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Blackpool at Ewood Park after playing 45 minutes for the reserves on Wednesday night.

Aston Villa 4 Blackburn 1

Ryan Nelsen will be missing for Blackburn’s FA Cup fourth round match at Aston Villa tomorrow with a knee problem.

New signing Jermaine Jones is in contention for Blackburn’s Barclays Premier League clash with West Brom on Sunday.

Wantaway defender Christopher Samba should be fit to return to the Blackburn side for their trip to West Brom after missing the home loss to Stoke with an ankle knock.

New Blackburn manager Steve Kean today insisted “exciting times” lie ahead for the club but admitted captain Christopher Samba’s future at Rovers is in doubt.

Blackburn are likely to be without captain Christopher Samba for the Barclays Premier League clash with Stoke on St Stephen's Day.

Blackburn will begin the post-Sam Allardyce era without three key midfielders.

United States international Stuart Holden recovered from a thigh strain to return for Bolton today as Owen Coyle’s men looked to bounce back from last week’s loss at Manchester City.

Martin Olsson and Nikola Kalinic are back in contention for Blackburn when they make the short trip to Bolton on Sunday.

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.

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.

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce insists his players are not being distracted by uncertainty over the long-term future of the club.

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.

Blackpool reverted to an attacking line-up as they took on neighbours Blackburn for the first time in league competition for 30 years this afternoon.

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.

Blackburn 1 Arsenal 2

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

David Dunn is set to miss out when Blackburn travel to his old club Birmingham tomorrow due to a groin problem.

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has to make a decision on whether to include new loan signing Mame Biram Diouf in his squad for tomorrow’s first Barclays Premier League match at home to Everton.

Blackburn chairman John Williams has confirmed that the club has increased their bid for an unnamed striker.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce should have four players available again for Monday’s Premier League game with Arsenal at Ewood Park.

Blackburn could be without Chris Samba for the visit of Everton tomorrow in the Premier League.

Sam Allardyce will have to decide whether to stick with 18-year-old centre-back Phil Jones or recall Blackburn skipper Ryan Nelsen against Manchester United on Sunday.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has four players back in contention for Sunday’s local derby with Burnley at Turf Moor.

SAM ALLARDYCE has taken a swipe at Carlo Ancelotti for becoming the latest big-name coach to belittle Blackburn.

David Dunn will be available for Blackburn against Tottenham tomorrow after coming through a reserve game in midweek.

Sam Allardyce claims Rafa Benitez's criticism of him is a cover-up for how bad Liverpool are and claims the Reds have all but blown their chance of finishing in the top four.

Blackburn 3 Bolton 0

Centre-back Chris Samba is Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce’s only absentee ahead of the local derby with Bolton at Ewood Park on Sunday as he completes a two-match suspension.

Blackburn duo Lars Jacobsen and Vince Grella could return to the squad against Hull tomorrow after overcoming thigh 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.

Blackburn’s new signing Yildiray Basturk will not be in the squad for tomorrow’s trip to West Ham as he is not match fit.

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has condemned Benni McCarthy as “unprofessional” and said his conduct is symptomatic of selfishness and disloyalty shown by many players.

Benni McCarthy is absent and Chris Samba suspended for Blackburn’s home match with Wigan but David Dunn has recovered from a knock and is available.

El-Hadji Diouf and Morten Gamst Pedersen are back in contention for Blackburn’s second leg of their Carling Cup semi-final with Aston Villa at Villa Park tomorrow.

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce could be without a number of key players for the Carling Cup semi-final first leg against Aston Villa at Ewood Park tomorrow.

Brett Emerton is fit to return to Sam Allardyce’s starting line up for Blackburn’s Premier League trip to Manchester City on Monday night.