Source: Daily_Mail
BLACKBURN v Manchester City: Nelsen a doubt for season opener with Blues
Blackburn captain Ryan Nelsen will have a late fitness check ahead of their Barclays Premier League kick-off against Manchester City.[LNB]The New Zealand defender injured his knee in a pre-season match at Dundee United last weekend.[LNB] Injury worry: Nelsen (r) in pre season action against Hibs[LNB]Christopher Samba, who was also taken off in that game, has made a full recovery from his hamstring strain, but Paul Gallagher is likely to miss out due to a similar problem.[LNB]New signing Gael Givet has returned to full training as has Vince Grella, but the Australian is unlikely to play due to a lack of match practice, and manager Sam Allardyce will not consider new striker Nikola Kalinic for the same reason.[LNB]Steven Reid and Brett Emerton are on the road to recovery from long-term problems, while David Dunn is also still out.[LNB]Team (from): Robinson, Brown, Jacobsen, Samba, Nelsen, Givet, Khizanishvili, Warnock, Olsson, Diouf, Hoilett, van Heerden, Doran, Nzonzi, Andrews, Pedersen, McCarthy, Roberts, Di Santo.[LNB]ALL TEAM NEWS FOR THE BIG PREMIER LEAGUE KICK-OFF Explore more:People:Paul Gallagher, Sam Allardyce, Christopher Samba, David Dunn, Ryan NelsenPlaces:New Zealand
