Source: Team_Talk
Big Sam won't gamble with front two
Rovers have struggled for numbers in attack in recent weeks with centre-half Christopher Samba even asked to fill in at Liverpool.[LNB]But despite Saturday's 1-0 defeat at fellow strugglers Stoke leaving them just three points above the Premier League drop zone, Allardyce refuses to risk the pair.[LNB]Santa Cruz has been the biggest blow to the club having endured an injury plagued second season in England with his latest knee problem keeping him sidelined for well over a month.[LNB]"I think Jason will be closer than Roque but we have to be certain that they are 100 per cent fit," Allardyce told The Sun.[LNB]"We have thrown away far too many valuable points. But this is the only time we have been defeated by a team around us in my time in charge.[LNB]"All the defeats have come from the top-five boys.[LNB]"We need a no-lose mentality. Yes, we would like to win the game but we have to make sure we are not on the wrong end of a defeat."[LNB][LNB] Blackburn 10/11, Draw 12/5, Wigan 16/5
