Rovers dealt Roberts blow

06 April 2009 17:54
Blackburn have been dealt a blow in their battle against relegation following the news that striker Jason Roberts will be out for three weeks with a stress fracture of his foot. The 31-year-old came off at half-time after sustaining the injury in Saturday's late, comeback victory over Tottenham. An MRI scan has revealed the extent of the problem, however, it will not require surgery and the club are hopeful he will be back in action before the end of April. The Grenada international has scored five goals in 13 Premier League matches since manager Sam Allardyce took over in mid-December. Rovers currently sit in 14th position in the table and are separated from the drop zone by five points ahead of Saturday's trip to title-chasing Liverpool. Meanwhile, Morten Gamst Pedersen is receiving treatment on his calf strain and the Norway international could feature at Anfield.

Source: SKY_Sports