Sidnei Tavares returns for Blackburn ahead of Carabao Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:05 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Blackburn Rovers midfielder Sidnei Tavares is set to return for the Carabao Cup First Round against Burton Albion. This follows a brief absence due to illness, confirmed by manager Tony Mowbray. However, Blackburn will continue to miss Scott Wharton, Dion De Neve, and Moussa Baradji, who remain sidelined with injuries. Mowbray expressed optimism about the upcoming Championship campaign, stating he expects nearly a full squad soon.
- •Sidnei Tavares missed the last pre-season match due to illness.
- •Blackburn faces Burton Albion in the Carabao Cup First Round.
- •Scott Wharton, Dion De Neve, and Moussa Baradji are still injured.
- •Blackburn kicks off their Championship season against Wolves next weekend.
- •Mowbray anticipates near full squad availability in one to two weeks.
- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Blackburn midfielder returns from injury but trio remain sidelined
"Blackburn Rovers midfielder Sidnei Tavares is ready to return to action, boss Tony Mowbray has confirmed.The 24-year-old was absent from Blackburn’s final pre-season match against Huddersfield Town....
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
EPL•Aug 7, 2026, 1:24 PMPerimeter walls around pitches banned after Vigar death
EPL•Aug 7, 2026, 1:22 PMWhy can't the Premier League attract the world's best players?- EPL•Aug 7, 2026, 1:18 PMCharlton Athletic sign midfielder Chalobah
- Serie A•Aug 7, 2026, 1:10 PMChivu: ‘Inter are the team to beat in 2026-27, let the directors do their jobs’
- LaLiga•Aug 7, 2026, 1:05 PMTurkish giants add Arsenal star to their shopping list
- Soccer•Aug 7, 2026, 1:05 PMNorwich City expected to revisit transfer market after confirming huge injury blow
