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“Blackburn Rovers Hit by Double Injury Crisis as Key Players Face Extended Absence”
Blackburn Rovers’ impressive Championship campaign has been dealt a significant setback with two major injury announcements from manager John Eustace. The team, currently sitting in 5th place after an impressive six-game winning streak recently ended by Millwall, will have to navigate the crucial festive period without two essential players.
Team captain Lewis Travis is expected to be sidelined for six weeks with a hamstring injury, disrupting his successful midfield partnership with Sondre Tronstad that has been instrumental in Rovers’ unexpected playoff push this season. While expressing relief that the injury wasn’t more severe, Eustace views this as an opportunity for other squad members to step up.
The situation is even more concerning for left-back Harry Pickering, who faces a longer absence of 8-12 weeks following a knee injury. Eustace described Pickering’s injury as “devastating,” praising the defender’s versatility and consistent performances throughout the season.
To address these absences, Liverpool loanee Owen Beck is likely to fill Pickering’s position at left-back, potentially affecting his recent contributions as a winger. In midfield, either John Buckley or Lewis Baker, both having seen limited action this season, are expected to step into Travis’s role.
These injuries come at a particularly challenging time as Blackburn aims to maintain their position in the playoff spots during the 2024/25 season. The team’s depth will be tested as they look to sustain their impressive form despite missing these key performers.
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