Monday, April 9, 2012

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10.04. (Tue) 21:00 Blackburn - Liverpool

EPL, Blackburn Rovers Vs Sunderland, Junior Hoilett; Grant Hanley
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PROBABLE LINEUPS


BLACKBURN ROVERS

RobinsonOrr, Dann, Hanley, Martin Olsson Lowe, N'Zonzi
Pedersen, Hoilett, Marcus Olsson,
Yakubu
LIVERPOOL

DoniFlanagan, Skrtel, Agger, Enrique
Bellamy, Gerrard, Henderson, Downing
Carroll, Suarez

Blackburn have Anthony Modeste unavailable after his red card in their last  match against West Brom, whilst Vincenzo Grella is still out with a hip injury.

Michel Salgado is another long-term absentee with a rib problem but apart from that manager Steve Kean has a full squad to choose from.

Liverpool have long-term absentees Lucas and Charlie Adam (both knee) unavailable, whilst this fixture looks to have come too soon for Martin Kelly (ankle) and Glen Johnson (ankle).

Goalkeeper Pepe Reina is still suspended after being sent off against Newcastle, so Alexander Doni will continue to deputise, whilst Daniel Agger could start after making a substitute appearance in the previous game against Aston Villa after returning from injury.



 DID YOU KNOW?

  • Blackburn have lost their last three matches in the Premier League having previously been on a mini-revival of three unbeaten.
  • Steve Kean's side have conceded 67 goals in the Premier League this season. Only bottom club Wolves have let in more (70).
  • Striker Yakubu (pictured right) has only found the net twice this calendar year, he scored 12 in 2011.
  • Liverpool have not kept a clean sheet since March 13, which was also the last time they won a game (Everton at home).
  • The Reds lost their last fixture at Ewood Park 3-1, when a Benjani double and a Martin Olsson strike downed the Merseysiders and ended Roy Hodgson's tenure at Anfield.
  • Kenny Dalglish's men have four points from their last six matches with a draw against Aston Villa ending a three-match losing streak.
Prediction
Steve Kean's men will be scrapping away until the finish as they fight to avoid relegation from the top flight and a win would take them out of the bottom three. Liverpool are out-of-sorts and could go away empty-handed.
Editor's Prediction
Blackburn Rovers 2-0 Liverpool