Rovers sweating on Nelsen fitness

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has a major doubt over skipper Ryan Nelsen ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Manchester City.

The defender suffered a nasty cut over his eye in the latter stages of yesterday’s 0-0 draw at Sunderland, while midfielder David Dunn is out after damaging a hamstring on Wearside.

Striker Roque Santa Cruz, who has been linked with a £20m transfer window move to City, continues to struggle with a calf problem and is not expected to feature.

Blackburn (squad): Robinson, Brown, Simpson, Ooijer, Samba, Nelsen, Olsson, Emerton, Warnock, Mokoena, Tugay, Treacy, Pedersen, Roberts, Derbyshire, Villanueva, McCarthy, Andrews.