Source: Telegraph
Sam Allardyce to watch Blackburn's match with Liverpool from the stands
His assistant, Neil McDonald, insists there will be no post-cup tie hangover. [LNB]Blackburn go into the match having sealed a place in the Carling Cup semi-finals on Wednesday with a penalty shoot-out victory against Chelsea. [LNB] Related ArticlesBlackburn Rovers v Liverpool: match previewLiverpool won't risk Torres against BlackburnFernando Torres in line for Liverpool returnGillett nets $300m windfallSport on televisionLiverpool will be hoping that Blackburn's players will be both physically and mentally tired. [LNB]But McDonald is confident the squad are ready for their second encounter with a 'big four' side in four days though and is expecting a similar performance. [LNB]'Preparations have been really good,' McDonald said. [LNB]'They are fine - they know how to recover and they are very fit. I wouldn't expect anything less than a good, strong-running performance - as well as a good football performance.'[LNB]Although on paper it looks demanding, McDonald claims he was pleased to see another big side to come to Ewood immediately after Chelsea as it will ensure the players retained their focus. [LNB]'It is probably better that we are playing Liverpool after a great experience during the week, because we have to be on our guard,' McDonald said. [LNB]'If we are not, they will punish us and the players know that.'[LNB]
