Source: Daily_Mail
BLACKBURN v Aston Villa: Brett Emerton returns for Carling Cup semi-final at Ewood Park
Blackburn midfielder Brett Emerton returns to the squad for Tuesday night's Carling Cup semi-final first leg against Aston Villa at Ewood Park. [LNB]Emerton was forced to sit out the 3-1 defeat by Villa in the FA Cup on Saturday because of a groin problem. [LNB] El-Hadji Diouf is sidelined through suspension after being sent off in that match while Vince Grella is absent with a thigh injury. [LNB] Back in the squad: Emerton returns from a groin injury to face Villa [LNB]Provisional squad: Robinson, Brown, Chimbonda, Samba, Nelsen, Givet, Salgado,Jacobsen, Dunn, Emerton, Hoilett, Nzonzi, Andrews, Pedersen, McCarthy,Roberts, Di Santo, Kalinic, Jones, Olsson, Reid.[LNB] Taylor: Big-spending English clubs 'significant concern' to UEFAGRAHAM POLL: Another day of shame for the menace that is El-Hadji DioufAston Villa 3 Blackburn 1: Marked man Ashley Young delivers for Martin O'NeillBLACKBURN ROVERS FC