Alebiosu could miss three to four months after injury

Alebiosu Faces Lengthy Spell as Nigeria international defender Ryan Alebiosu will miss several months after sustaining an injury in Blackburn Rovers’ Sky Bet Championship clash with Stoke City last Tuesday. The right‑back was forced off four minutes before half‑time in the first half of the game.

Blackburn Rovers head coach Tony Mowbray confirmed Alebiosu could be out for three to four months and that surgery is likely. He told the Lancashire Telegraph the player had a scan on Wednesday and that the results were not good news. Mowbray added that an operation could keep him sidelined for three or four months, perhaps longer, and expressed disappointment.

The coach praised Alebiosu as a real positive for the side, noting his attacking threat from right‑back thanks to his pace, energy and athleticism. He also highlighted young teammate Gady, who was set to be substituted but grew stronger in the final ten to fifteen minutes, winning key headers and making solid challenges. Mowbray concluded by hoping Alebiosu can continue developing over the next few months and make the most of the opportunity when he returns.