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Ryoya Morishita aims to lead Blackburn Rovers into promotion fight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 12:33 PM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Ryoya Morishita aims to lead Blackburn Rovers into promotion fight
Summary

Blackburn Rovers winger Ryoya Morishita expressed his desire to take on a leadership role within the team. Preparing for his second season after joining from Legia Warsaw, Morishita aims to support younger players as Rovers look to improve following a 20th-place finish in the Championship last season. He shared confidence in new head coach Tony Mowbray and set personal targets of 10 goals and 10 assists for the upcoming campaign. Rovers will begin their Championship season on August 14 against Wolves.

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  • •Morishita joined Blackburn from Legia Warsaw in August 2025.
  • •He aims to score 10 goals and provide 10 assists this season.
  • •Rovers finished 20th in the Championship last season.
  • •Blackburn opens the new season away at Wolves on August 14.
  • •Tony Mowbray is the new head coach for Blackburn Rovers.
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  • 12:33 PMYahoo Sports — Morishita wants to be a Rovers leader
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Blackburn Rovers winger Ryoya Morishita tells BBC Radio Lancashire he wants to help the club's young players

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