Blackburn Rovers have announced their 30-man squad for their Portugal training camp, with Igor Tyjon and Nick Michalski the two notable absentees. The Championship side will spend a week in the Algarve, facing Nottingham Forest on Wednesday before taking on Strasbourg on Sunday.
Who is missing from the squad?
Igor Tyjon, who played against Accrington Stanley last week but missed the Barnsley game, is the most surprising omission. Nick Michalski, the backup goalkeeper, is also absent, with Jack Barrett and Felix Goddard travelling instead. Scott Wharton, recovering from a thigh strain, and Lewis Miller are included despite their injuries.
What does Tony Mowbray say about the trip?
Mowbray emphasized the importance of team bonding during the trip. “There’ll be plenty of meetings, where we’ll show the players footage of what we’ve done and how training’s going,” he said. “We’ll be together all day and all evening, so there’s a chance for extra bonding.”
Who is included in the squad?
The squad includes goalkeepers Jack Barrett, Felix Goddard, Aynsley Pears, and Balazs Toth. Defenders include Ryan Alebiosu, Tom Atcheson, and Hayden Carter, while midfielders like Todd Cantwell, Adam Forshaw, and Jake Garrett are also traveling. Forwards include Dapo Afolayan, Andri Gudjohnsen, and Yuki Ohashi.
What comes next for Blackburn Rovers?
After their Portugal trip, Blackburn Rovers will continue their pre-season preparations ahead of the new Championship campaign. The squad will return with valuable match experience from their fixtures against Nottingham Forest and Strasbourg.
