Blackburn Rovers team news and anticipated lineup (4-2-3-1) for match against Coventry City; Tomasson to swap to goalkeeper
The most recent Blackburn Rovers squad news as Jon Dahl Tomasson’s club prepares for their Championship matchup against Coventry City.
Blackburn Rovers are in desperate need of a win going into their midweek matchup with Coventry City. Their losing streak now stands at three games after they were defeated 4-1 at home by the mighty Leicester City over the weekend.
Rovers is now seated in the 18th spot in the table after four losses in five Championship games. In nine games, they’ve scored 10, earning 10 points.
The weekend saw Coventry City defeat QPR, a victory that was greatly needed. Even though it was only their second win of the year, they are still in a respectable 14th spot despite having drawn five times.
Blackburn Rovers team news
As a result of Aynsley Pears’ forced exit during the loss to Leicester City, the goalkeeper will be changed. It has been determined that he will miss out due to a foot issue, which will allow summer acquisition Leo Wahlstedt to make his Championship debut.
Sam Gallagher and Ryan Hedges will also be missing for an extended period of time, in addition to Harry Leonard.
Predicted XI
Wahlstedt (GK)
Brittain
Hyam
Carter
Pickering
Wharton
Travis
Markanday
Moran
Sigurdsson
Szmodics
There is room for rotation in the backline but apart from the change in goal, it could be a largely similar outfit.
Perhaps a change in midfield could help in shielding the backline a bit more, so Sondre Tronstad could be in contention for a start after his outing off the bench at the weekend. Adam Wharton and Lewis Travis have been the preferred pairing though, so Tomasson may persist with those two.
Going forward is where there isn’t much room for rotation. It seems Semir Telalovic will have his development carefully managed so Sammie Szmodics could stay up top after netting again at the weekend.
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