Samba´s Rovers return?

Blackburn hope to have their skipper back for the visit of Liverpool on Wednesday, but Ronaldinho is making all the headlines at Ewood Park.

Rovers boss Steve Kean has been without captain Christopher Samba for three matches due to an ankle problem, with his absence part of a crisis that has seen nine senior players sidelined through injury and suspension.

While Kean is undoubtedly in need of reinforcements, one man who may not have been among the obvious transfer targets is former Barcelona superstar Ronaldinho – a World Cup winner with Brazil and two-time world player of the year.

Headed for the exit at Italian club AC Milan, Ronaldinho was expected to join former club Gremio in Brazil. But the 30-year-old has also been linked with a shock move to the English Premier League with Blackburn.

Unlikely as it seems, Kean would be only too happy to make use of his considerable talents if he was to arrive at Ewood Park.

“If you approached any Premier League manager about the chance of signing someone who has been the world player of the year twice, then I am sure they would say ‘yes’,” Kean said.

“I know there has been contact made with the owners to representatives of Ronaldinho. I don’t know how far it is down the line or if it will actually happen. However, I think we should look at it as a positive.”

“It’s tough right now and that is why we need to bring some players in, not to replace the existing players but to help stiffen the squad over the coming weeks.”

“We will go out in a positive frame of mind against Liverpool. Our home record is something we are proud of and it is vital that we keep strong.”