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Mowbray sees returning players for Blackburn Rovers ahead of Portsmouth match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 10:12 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Mowbray sees returning players for Blackburn Rovers ahead of Portsmouth match
Summary

Blackburn Rovers head coach Tony Mowbray announced player availability changes ahead of their Championship match at Portsmouth on September 21. Midfielder Moussa Baradji is expected to play, while defender Hayden Carter has participated in recent matches. However, winger Yuri Ribeiro and midfielder Adam Forshaw remain unavailable due to injuries. Mowbray expressed optimism about the squad's options, citing Baradji's impact and Gudjohnsen's recent scoring contributions. Despite recovering players, Blackburn will miss Ribeiro for a few weeks.

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  • •Moussa Baradji set to play against Portsmouth.
  • •Hayden Carter has been active in recent games.
  • •Yuri Ribeiro out for several weeks with an injury.
  • •Adam Forshaw still recovering from a hip issue.
  • •Ryan Alebiosu fit after missing a match due to illness.
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  • 10:12 AMYahoo Sports — Mowbray relieved to have Rovers players returning
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Blackburn Rovers boss Tony Mowbray says he finally has some choices to make with his team selection as players return from injury.

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