Mowbray provides injury updates for Blackburn ahead of weekend match

2 sources1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:31 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Mowbray provides injury updates for Blackburn ahead of weekend match
Summary

Blackburn Rovers will be without striker Yuki Ohashi for several weeks due to a hamstring injury sustained in a recent match against Sheffield United. Ohashi left the game after just 10 minutes, adding to Blackburn's injury troubles, which also include Mathias Jorgensen's hamstring issue. Manager Tony Mowbray noted that Ohashi rarely gets injured and expressed hope for a quick recovery. Additionally, Mowbray provided updates on other squad members, mentioning Yuri Ribeiro's potential return and that Harry Pickering might play despite a minor strain. Scott Wharton is not yet ready for action despite returning to training.

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  • Yuki Ohashi suffers hamstring injury, out for several weeks.
  • Mathias Jorgensen also sidelined with injury.
  • Yuri Ribeiro potentially available for the weekend match.
  • Harry Pickering's condition will be assessed following a minor strain.
  • Scott Wharton needs more time to prepare for match return.
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  • 10:31 AMYahoo SportsOhashi out for several weeks with hamstring injury
  • 10:10 AMYahoo SportsMowbray confirms Blackburn injury blow and provides fitness update on several others
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Blackburn Rovers will be without Yuki Ohashi for at least several weeks after the striker suffered a hamstring injury in Tuesday’s defeat by Sheffield United.Ohashi was forced off after just 10 minu...

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Blackburn's Yuki Ohashi is likely to be sidelined for several weeks with a hamstring injury picked up in the Carabao Cup loss to Sheffield United on Tuesday.

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