Blackburn's Harrison Returns from Injury but Trio Remain on the Sidelines
Sidnei Tavares, Blackburn Rovers' midfielder, is set to return to action after a brief spell out due to illness. The 24-year-old was absent from the team's final pre-season match against Huddersfield Town, but is now ready to rejoin the squad.
The news comes as a boost for manager Tony Mowbray ahead of Blackburn's first competitive game of the season – a Carabao Cup First Round tie against Burton Albion. Mowbray confirmed Tavares' return, stating, "Sidnei was ill last week. He didn’t play in our last game, so he’ll be back in the squad."
However, the return of Tavares is tempered by the continued absence of Scott Wharton, Dion De Neve, and Moussa Baradji, who remain sidelined with injuries. Mowbray remains hopeful that the trio will be back in action soon, but for now, they will miss out on the Carabao Cup tie against Burton Albion.
Blackburn will have to face the challenge of Wolves in their Championship campaign next weekend without the trio. Mowbray is optimistic about the situation, saying, "With the injuries, I’m not sure anyone with hamstring issues or thigh strains will be coming back for the game. But there are no major injuries and, within another week or two, I think we’ll have almost a full squad."
The manager's positive attitude is a testament to the team's resilience. Despite the injuries, Mowbray sees it as a "great opportunity for other players" to step up and prove themselves. This attitude will be crucial in the coming weeks as Blackburn navigate their schedule without the injured trio.
For now, Blackburn fans will have to wait and see how the team adapts to the absence of their injured players. With Tavares set to return and a full squad expected to be back within a fortnight, the team's prospects look promising. But for the time being, the focus will be on the Carabao Cup tie against Burton Albion, where Tavares will make his return to action.
Source: Yahoo Sports