MATCH PREVIEW: Late fitness tests for Posh pair

Ryan Tafazolli of Peterborough United winces in pain after injuring his knee against Southend United. Picture: Joe Dent

They came off injured during Wednesday night’s 2-0 win over Southend in the Checkatrade Trophy but trained today (Friday).

Manager Grant McCann said: “They both trained today and we will make a call on whether they are 100% right tomorrow. We will see how they are.

“The good thing is we have options if neither of them make it. It is why we have a good squad.”

Leonardo Da Silva Lopes of Peterborough United leaves the field after picking up an injury against Southend. Picture: Joe Dent

Liam Shephard will definitely miss the game with a groin injury that could keep him sidelined for another two weeks.

“It is a blow for Liam and frustrating for him because he is desperate to come back but that sometimes happens in football,” McCann commented.

McCann is expecting a tough game against Tony Mowbray’s promotion-chasing Rovers side, who are fourth in the table - three places above Posh.

He added: “Blackburn have a big squad, they were in the Championship last year and they have a lot of quality. They have a big budget and have strengthened this season too.”

Blackburn threw away a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3 with Crewe Alexandra at Ewood Park in the Emirates FA Cup last week.

Mowbray said: “We have a tough run of games coming up, starting at Peterborough. They certainly have talented individuals like Marcus Maddison and Gwion Edwards. They’re a good footballing team with obvious threats. We will go there, be positive and play on the front foot and aim to get the three points.”

There will be a minute’s applause in memory of Posh supporter Andy Mills who passed away last month. This will take place as soon as the referee blows the whistle to start the second half.