Blackburn v West Brom preview

Blackburn v West Brom preview

Published Dec. 16, 2011 1:15 p.m. ET

Gael Givet is having further tests on Friday on the heart condition that saw him forced to leave the field last weekend and is expected to miss out. Givet's pulse rate rose to 250 against Sunderland and the French defender is having extensive tests in a Manchester hospital and could be out for a month if he is not given the all-clear. Meanwhile, Martin Olsson and Junior Hoilett are also doubtful for Rovers with hamstring injuries but Steven Nzonzi returns from suspension. Defender Steven Reid is West Brom's only injury doubt. The former Blackburn player is battling to overcome a knee injury and will be assessed in the next 24 hours. Five-goal leading scorer Shane Long has recovered from his recent groin problem. Blackburn (from): Robinson, Bunn, Olsson, Samba, Lowe, Dann, Salgado, Givet, Hanley, Nzonzi, Rochina, Pedersen, Petrovic, Dunn, Hoilett, Yakubu, Goodwillie, Formica, Roberts, Vukcevic, Slew, Blackman, Henley. West Brom (from): Foster, Fulop, Reid, Jones, Jara, Olsson, McAuley, Dawson, Tamas, Mattock, Shorey, Scharner, Brunt, Morrison, Mulumbu, Dorrans, Thomas, Tchoyi, Cox, Odemwingie, Long.

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