Injury looks set to keep Blackburn striker Santa Cruz out of relegation fight

19 March 2009 23:00
Injury worry: Roque Santa Cruz[LNB]Injured Blackburn Rovers[LNB]striker Roque Santa Cruz has cast doubts on his ability to help the club's relegation battle. Santa Cruz, 27, sidelined for two weeks with a knee injury, misses tomorrow's match against West Ham[LNB]. He explained: 'It is tendinitis and I have already played some matches in pain. I gave up training two weeks ago. 'Not training does not help me physically. It is a difficult situation and we'll have a talk with the medical staff.' Blackburn rejected a £20million bid from Manchester City[LNB]for Cruz in January and are just one point above the relegation zone. [LNB] Blackburn veteran Ooijer set to go Dutch and return to PSV Eindhoven[LNB]Blame refs for diving culture, insists Blackburn boss Allardyce[LNB]Arshavin in Rovers rage! Blackburn are the roughest team I've ever played[LNB]BLACKBURN ROVERS FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB][LNB] 

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