Coventry v Blackburn preview

24 February 2009 11:43
Championship Coventry City host Premier League Blackburn in their FA Cup fifth round replay on Tuesday.[LNB] The two sides played out a hugely entertaining 2-2 draw at Ewood Park ten days ago, with Rovers only claiming a replay thanks to an injury-time equaliser from Chris Samba.[LNB]Despite being embroiled in the Premier League relegation battle, Rovers boss Sam Allardyce is determined to secure a place in the quarter-finals - where the winners will host Chelsea.[LNB]Likewise, Coventry boss Chris Coleman is going all out to clinch a spot in the last eight.[LNB]The Sky Blues are safe in mid-table and Coleman knows they have nothing to lose from going all out to beat Rovers.[LNB]Team newsColeman is set to make changes with on-loan Sunderland winger Jordan Henderson poised for a recall to the starting line-up after an excellent cameo performance at the weekend after coming on as a substitute against Birmingham.[LNB]Leon McKenzie is sidelined with an Achilles injury which rules him out of contention.[LNB]James McPake is ready to return to the side in place of Scott Dann - who is suspended.[LNB]Allardyce has doubts over Vince Grella and David Dunn for the trip to the Ricoh Arena and he may not risk either player.[LNB]El-Hadji Diouf is cup-tied, but Samba is ready to return after serving a suspension at the weekend.[LNB]Danny Simpson is also available again and is likely to come in at right-back with Martin Olsson in line to start at left-back.[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports