Mark Hughes is hoping his Rovers side can clinch a European spot against Champions Chelsea on Tuesday. After a recent bad run of results victory at Charlton pushed Rovers closer to gaining a spot in next seasons UEFA cup and with the title having already been won by Chelsea on Saturday if Jose Mourinho does decide to rotate his sqaud Rovers could clinch the 6th place before the final day of the season.
Vital Quotes:
Mark Hughes:
‘It’s all set up for us to get the European place we’re all striving for and if we finish it off it would be something special. We’ve two games left and want to get it done and dusted as soon as we can. If we can clinch it by beating the champions it would be a real feather in our cap.’
Blackburn Team News:
Blackburn defender Ryan Nelson looks certain to miss Tuesday’s visit of Chelsea after sustaining a calf injury in Saturday’s defeat of Charlton. With skipper Andy Todd also missing, boss Mark Hughes will continue with Lucas Neill at centre-half and Steven Reid at right-back.
Player to watch: Bellamy
Chelsea Team News:
Chelsea are expected to rotate the squad and make numerous changes to the side that beat Manchester Utd
Player to watch: Joe Cole
If he plays on the form he is on he is certianly one to watch.
Match Prediction:
3-2 Rovers
