Selection woes for Rovers boss

Blackburn could be without a number of key players for the Carling Cup semi-final first leg against Aston Villa at Ewood Park on Thursday.

Last Updated: 13/01/10 at 14:33

Diouf: Banned for semi-final

Diouf: Banned for semi-final

Vince Grella (thigh) and Jason Roberts (knee) are ruled out through injury while Benni McCarthy (back) and Gael Givet (head) remain doubtful.

El-Hadji Diouf is also absent through suspension with Blackburn looking to bounce back after losing 4-1 to Manchester City in the Barclays Premier League on Monday.

Rovers (from): Robinson, Olsson, Chimbonda, Jacobsen, Nelsen, Samba, Salgado, Pedersen, Givet, Nzonzi, Hoilett, Andrews, Emerton, Dunn, Di Santo, McCarthy, Kalinic, Jones, Brown, Reid.

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