Blackburn Rovers have confirmed that manager Sam Allardyce is to undergo heart surgery.
Angioplasty surgery for Rovers boss
Blackburn Rovers have confirmed that manager Sam Allardyce is to undergo heart surgery.
Rovers are due to face local rivals and Allardyce's old club Bolton on Sunday, but he will not be present at The Reebok Stadium.
Blackburn have revealed that Allardyce has complained of chest pains and discomfort.
Following consultations it has been revealed that Allardyce has a narrowing of one of his arteries and he will now need a procedure called Coronary Angioplasty.
He will also miss the matches against Fulham and Stoke, but Blackburn expect him to be back in the dug-out for their Carling Cup clash with Chelsea at the start of next month.
"Sam is very disappointed, particularly at missing the Bolton fixture, but his well being is of prime consideration," said Rovers chairman John Williams.
"We all appreciate that Premier League football is a stressful business and prevention is always better than cure."
Assistant manager Neil McDonald will take charge of first team affairs during Allardyce's absence.
