BLACKBURN v Newcastle: Fully fit Roque Santa Crux poised for return to starting XI

11 February 2011 12:10
Striker Roque Santa Cruz returns to Blackburn's squad for the visit of Newcastle.[LNB]The Paraguay international has missed the last two matches with a groin injury but has now fully recovered.[LNB] Rocked: Roque Santa Cruz has been out since limping off in the 3-1 defeat against Aston Villa in the FA Cup fourth round[LNB]Defender Gael Givet (groin) is still not fit, although utility player Phil Jones' rehabilitation from a knee operation is ahead of schedule and he is set for a possible return in April.[LNB]January signings Mauro Formica, who arrived from Argentinian side Newell Old Boys, and Ruben Rochina, from Barcelona, are still a few weeks away from featuring as they continue their integration into the squad.[LNB]Provisional squad: Robinson, Salgado, Samba, Nelsen, Olsson, Hoilett, Andrews, J Jones, Dunn, MB Diouf, Santa Cruz, Pedersen, Bunn, Hanley, Emerton, Nzonzi, Grella, Benjani, Roberts, Kalinic.[LNB]CLICK HERE FOR THE WEEKEND TEAM NEWS IN THE BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE  Explore more:People: Roque Santa Cruz Places: Newcastle, Barcelona, Paraguay

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