Blackburn Rovers Football Club News

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Savage blow for Rovers

03 Nov 2006 - 09:01:01

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Blackburn have been dealt a blow with the news that influential midfielder Robbie Savage looks set to be sidelined for several weeks with a thigh injury.

The former Wales international sustained the problem in Thursday's 3-0 UEFA Cup victory against FC Basel at Ewood Park.

Savage picked up a similar injury in last month's home defeat to Bolton Wanderers that forced him to miss two games but he fears he will be out of action for a longer period this time.

"It's the same problem that forced me off against Bolton," he told Rovers' official website.

"I felt great in training the last few days but there's nothing like a game and, as soon as I planted my foot, I just felt it go again and this time I think it's going to be a bit longer.

"I felt a sharp pain, like a knife going in my thigh. I suppose in the past I've been lucky with injuries but maybe it's my turn. It'll certainly be longer than ten days this time, maybe three to four weeks.

"It's a crucial time for us, with some tough games coming up and games that I want to be involved with. But it will be a chance for someone else to come in, maybe Aaron (Mokoena) and I wish him well."