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Blackburn Rovers will play Chelsea in the last eight of the Carling Cup after being drawn out of the hat first in today's draw.

Jason Roberts is the latest player to be struck down by swine flu and will miss Blackburn's trip to Manchester United.

Steven Reid is being backed to put his injury problems behind him by Rovers assistant manager Neil McDonald after a goalscoring return.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce watched the victory over Peterborough from the stands as he was feeling unwell.

Rovers boss Sam Allardyce is weighing up a move for former Bordeaux and Monaco midfielder Camel Meriem.

David Dunn has trained with the Blackburn squad after recovering from illness and is expected to face Peterborough tonight.

Blackburn have confirmed the game against Peterborough will go ahead despite an outbreak of swine flu.

Blackburn could call for the Carling Cup clash with Peterborough to be postponed as swine flu is sweeping through the club.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has blasted Giovanni Trapattoni and says Steven Reid will recover from long-term injury.

Sam Allardyce says a number of Blackburn players are struggling through illness and are doubtful for the Chelsea game.

Blackburn are among the clubs said to be showing an interest in Middlesbrough midfielder Gary O'Neil.

Blackburn and Chelsea could be ready to fight it out for the signature of Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey in January.

Sheffield United have been linked with a move for Blackburn keeper Mark Bunn after Paddy Kenny lost his appeal against a drugs ban.

Blackburn, Tottenham and Newcastle are all said to be keen on Benfica striker Oscar Cardozo, according to reports in Portugal.

Franco Di Santo says he would prefer to stay and play first-team football at Blackburn rather than keep the Chelsea bench warm.

Sam Allardyce says Blackburn are starting to benefit from having a fully fit David Dunn in their first team.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce does not hold out much hope of keeping Franco Di Santo and expects him to return to Chelsea in January.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce believes the team that handles the pressure best will take the spoils from the east Lancashire derby.

Blackburn will be without Austrailian international Vince Grella for the East Lancs derby after he was injured on international duty.

Rovers captain Ryan Nelsen is aware of how important the East Lancashire derby is to the Ewood Park faithful.

Blackburn have been linked with a move for Espanyol's veteran striker Raul Tamudo, who could be available for a cut price in January.

Watford striker Nathan Ellington is hoping Blackburn come back in for him after he impressed on trial at Ewood Park.

Burnley keeper Brian Jensen has called on the fans at the East Lancashire derby to 'keep the passion in the stands'.

Blackburn and Sunderland are reported to be showing an interest in the highly-rated Norwegian striker Marcus Pedersen.

Blackburn are the latest club who are reported to be showing an interest in Gillingham's highly-rated striker Simeon Jackson.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is set to bid for David James after being told to forget about Blackburn's Paul Robinson.

Winger Morten Gamst Pedersen claims Blackburn's Lancashire derby against Burnley on Sunday is 'the biggest game of the season'.

Blackburn are sweating over the fitness of Vince Grella after the player picked up a thigh injury on International duty.

Nikola Kalinic says he is working harder than ever at Blackburn and is happy to wait for his chance in the first team.

Blackburn captain Ryan Nelsen has shaken off a back problem after missing the 6-2 Arsenal defeat.

Sam Allardyce has no case to answer following his comments made about referee Peter Walton after Blackburn's 6-2 defeat to Arsenal.

Paul Robinson faces a race against time to overcome a hip injury in time for Blackburn's derby clash against Burnley a week on Sunday.

Blues keeper Joe Hart has been called up to the England squad as a replacement for Blackburn keeper Paul Robinson.

Blackburn hope Steven Reid will be available against Burnley despite the midfielder pulling out of the Republic of Ireland squad.

Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson says he still harbours hopes of becoming England's number one again for the World Cup.

The FA are looking into comments made by Sam Allardyce after he blasted referee Peter Walton following the Arsenal defeat.

Morten Gamst Pedersen has admitted he let contract worries affect his form last season and won't let happen again this term.

Blackburn have doubts over Chris Samba and Ryan Nelsen but Gael Givet will return against Arsenal on Sunday.

Fit-again Blackburn midfielder Brett Emerton has been called into the Australia squad for upcoming games against Holland and Oman.

Elrio van Heerden hopes to be in South Africa's squad for next summer's World Cup but knows he must get into the Blackburn team first.