Allardyce facing striker problem

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce faces a headache over his forward line at Liverpool tomorrow with Roque Santa Cruz (knee) a serious doubt and Jason Roberts (foot) definitely out.

Centre-back Chris Samba may be called upon again to play an emergency striker’s role, at least for some of the match, as Benni McCarthy is the only recognised forward available.

Morten Gamst Pedersen is also struggling with a calf strain but Vince Grella is available again.

Team (from): Robinson, Bunn, Ooijer, Khizanishvili, Nelsen, Samba, Simpson, Warnock, Givet, Olsson, Villanueva, Tugay, Andrews, Diouf, Treacy, Mokoena, McCarthy, Pedersen, Grella.