Blackburn v Wolves preview

12 August 2011 09:22
Team news ahead of Saturday afternoon's Premier League clash between Blackburn and Wolves at Ewood Park.[LNB] Blackburn could be without their two most experienced central defenders.[LNB]Chris Samba is doubtful with a groin injury while Ryan Nelsen, though back in training, is still feeling the after-effects of his knee operation.[LNB]New midfield signing Radosav Petrovic is unlikely to have received his visa in time to play.[LNB]Wolves striker Kevin Doyle is winning his battle to be fit .[LNB]Doyle withdrew from the Republic of Ireland squad for the midweek international against Croatia due to a knee injury, but Wolves boss Mick McCarthy believes he has a "70-30" chance of being available.[LNB]New skipper and summer signing Roger Johnson will make his competitive debut, but midfielders Dave Edwards (back) and Adlene Guedioura (ankle) miss out.[LNB]Rovers (from): Robinson, Bunn, Salgado, Givet, Hanley, Samba, Olsson, Emerton, Pedersen, Nzonzi, Dunn, Grella, Formica, Rochina, Hoilett, Roberts, Goodwillie, Blackman, Aley, Anderson, Henley.[LNB]Wolves (from): Hennessey, De Vries, Stearman, Zubar, Craddock, Johnson, Berra, Elokobi, Ward, Hunt, Hammill, Milijas, Henry, Kightly, O'Hara, Jarvis, Doyle, Fletcher, Ebanks-Blake, Keogh, Davis.

Source: Team_Talk