BLACKBURN v BLUES

WHO’S HOT: Ben Foster’s reflexes were razor sharp in Blues’ vital defeat of Bolton Wanderers and he will need to be on his mettle tomorrow consisdering the way Blackburn pile the pressure on the opposition area.

WHO’S NOT: Obafemi Martins achieved legendary status with that tap-in but injury and form lead you to question the overall impact of his contribution thus far.

LAST FIVE GAMES

BLUES.................................................LDLLW

BLACKBURN.......................................DLLDD

BLUES (from): Foster, Carr, Parnaby, Ridgewell, Murphy, Johnson, Davies, Larsson, Mutch, Fahey, Bowyer, Gardner, Ferguson, Beausejour, Jerome, Phillips, Derbyshire, Hleb, Doyle. Injured: Bentley, Zigic (both hip/groin), Martins (groin), Jiranek (toe), McFadden (knee), Dann (hamstring), Valles (foot), Taylor (shoulder).

THE OPPOSITION: Steven Nzonzi begins a three-game ban for his sending-off during Blackburn’s 0-0 draw at Arsenal last Sunday. Captain Christopher Samba has urged fans to turn Ewood Park into ‘hell’ for visitng teams after pinpointing their home form as the key to survival.

REFEREE: C Foy (Merseyside).

■ FORECAST: Colin Tattum......................Draw.