Rovers return unlikely for Duff

Blackburn could be without Damien Duff for tomorrow's Premiership clash with Chelsea at Ewood Park after the Republic of Ireland…

Blackburn could be without Damien Duff for tomorrow's Premiership clash with Chelsea at Ewood Park after the Republic of Ireland international picked up an injury in Moscow on Saturday.

Having only just signed a new contract with the club, Duff limped out of Ireland's 4-2 European Championship qualifying defeat by Russia after just 18 minutes with a thigh strain.

"Damien has to be doubtful for Wednesday," Rovers boss Graeme Souness confirmed.

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