Blackburn Rovers are facing a significant injury crisis ahead of their trip to Burton Albion, with seven players ruled out. Tony Mowbray has provided an update on the fitness of his squad, revealing that Scott Wharton remains out with a thigh injury, while Matty Litherland, Dion De Neve, and Mathias Jorgensen's problems seem to be the least severe.
What happened?
Mowbray has ruled out a host of players for the match against Burton Albion, citing the nature of Rovers' pre-season as a contributing factor. The team has been playing behind closed doors or overseas, making it difficult to assess the fitness of certain players.
Why it matters for Blackburn Rovers
The injury crisis is a significant concern for Blackburn Rovers, who are already 43 points behind leaders Coventry in the Championship. With 42 goals scored and 56 conceded this season, the team is struggling to find consistency.
What comes next?
Mowbray is hopeful that the team will be able to improve their consistency as the season progresses. He believes that the team has the potential to be a strong force in the Championship, but needs to work on their defensive solidity.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 20th in Championship, 52 pts, 13W-13D-20L from 46 games, recent form LWDLD.
