Roberts blow for Rovers

By Rob Parrish   Last updated: 27th September 2007

Jason Roberts

Roberts: Thigh injury

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Strikers suffers thigh injury against Birmingham

Blackburn striker Jason Roberts is facing a spell on the sidelines after suffering a thigh injury against Birmingham.

The former Wigan forward limped out of the action after 51 minutes at Ewood Park as Rovers ran out 3-0 winners.

Manager Mark Hughes is waiting to discover the full extent of the injury and is keeping his fingers crossed that Roberts will not be facing an extended spell out of action.

He told Radio Rovers: "He thinks he has pulled his thigh, so we hope it is not too bad.

"I thought Jason did very well, it was a different role for him, but he was causing them problems so it was a shame he couldn't cap off his performance with a goal.

"But we hope that his injury isn't too serious."