Yak is back for Blackburn

Blackburn striker Aiyegbeni Yakubu is set to make his return in tomorrow’s Premier League match against QPR at Ewood Park after a three-match suspension.

Defender Christopher Samba has been ruled out with a hamstring problem and Gael Givet will serve the first of a three-game ban following his sending off during the 7-1 defeat to Arsenal at Emirates Stadium last Saturday.

Midfielder Jason Lowe could be back in contention after responding well to treatment to an ankle injury he sustained against the Gunners.

Provisional squad: Robinson, Lowe, Orr, Dann, Hanley, Martin Olsson, Pedersen, Petrovic, Nzonzi, Hoilett, Dunn, Yakubu, Formica, Modeste, Goodwillie, Marcus Olsson, Rochina, Vukcevic, Henley, Slew, Blackman.