BREAKING NEWS: Blackburn Rovers injury list and expected return dates after superstar update

Blackburn Rovers were missing several players against Plymouth Argyle with Dom Hyam also taken off at half-time

Blackburn Rovers have two weeks to regroup and work on the training ground after losing to Plymouth Argyle on Saturday.

It was far from the ideal result for Jon Dahl Tomasson’s side to sign off with, losing 3-0 at Home Park. It was a scoreline that didn’t reflect the 90 minutes, with Rovers wasteful in big moments of the match.

It means they head into the international break with seven points from their first five matches. Two wins, two defeats and a draw mixed in.

Now the transfer window is closed, Tomasson knows the squad he’ll be working with for the rest of the season. Injuries have also played their part in stretching the squad in the opening weeks of the season.

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So, could anyone be back after the international break? Here’s the latest on the injury front for Rovers.

Dom Hyam

The Blackburn Rovers defender was taken off due to illness at Home Park. He should be back after the international break, as a result.

What Tomasson said: “He was not feeling that well. I don’t know the reason for that, it could be because it has been a very busy week with a lot of travelling and sitting on the bus with air conditioning.”

Joe Rankin-Costello

The right-back missed both games last week after sustaining a groin injury against Watford. He is expected back after the international break with the injury not thought to be serious.

What Tomasson said: “Joe is not ready. It is not one that will take a really long time but he will not be able to play (against Plymouth).

Expected return date: September 16, Middlesbrough (H)

Niall Ennis

The striker suffered a knee injury against Rotherham United which has setback his start to life at Ewood Park. He was initially ruled out for two weeks by Tomasson.

What Tomasson said: “I feel sorry for the boy because I think he had shown some good progress and some good football. He was almost getting into shape and now it is a setback.”

Expected return date: September 16, Middlesbrough (H)

Arnor Sigurdsson

The summer signing is yet to kick a ball for Rovers in a competitive game after injuring his groin in pre-season. He could return to training after the international break but Rovers want to be careful managing his load after two months out.

What Tomasson said: “No, he is not ready yet (to play behind closed doors). When we have the break they will have three or four days off and some players will travel away. Hopefully, he can then start to train and get some minutes. It’s step by step but it’s going in the right direction which is positive.”

The young defender is facing four months on the sidelines after sustaining a thigh injury. It’s a huge blow for the Rovers academy graduate after just returning from a long-term knee injury.

What Tomasson said: “Joe is not ready. It is not one that will take a really long time but he will not be able to play (against Plymouth).