Blackburn Rovers will have defender Ryan Alebiosu available for their Sky Bet Championship fixture against Coventry City on Friday, as confirmed by head coach Michael O’Neill. The Nigerian right-back has made 38 league appearances for Rovers this season, contributing one goal and four assists. He was substituted at half-time during Tuesday’s defeat at Southampton after falling awkwardly in a challenge with Ryan Manning.
O’Neill provided a positive injury update ahead of the visit from the league leaders to Ewood Park, stating, “Ryan came through training today having come off in the game on Tuesday night, so that was a bonus.” The availability of the 24-year-old represents a significant boost for Blackburn as they prepare to face Frank Lampard’s Coventry side, which currently tops the Championship table.
Alebiosu has established himself as a regular starter for Rovers this season, making valuable contributions both defensively and in attack. His presence will be particularly important against a Coventry team that has demonstrated strong form throughout the campaign. The match at Ewood Park on Friday night presents an opportunity for Blackburn to test themselves against the division’s pace-setters, and Alebiosu’s fitness adds to their options as they aim for a positive result.
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