ANDERSON will make life hell for Brazil pal Robinho if United take win the derby

Defender Christopher Samba says Blackburn need to start getting mentally tough in order to reverse their poor run of home form.

CHRIS Samba has called for his Rovers side to show some mental toughness after their worse start to a season at Ewood Park for over 30 years has left them in the Premier League drop zone.

CHRIS Samba finally broke the deadlock at Ewood Park after Rovers had looked like failing to make the most of a dominant first half.

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Vince Grella looks set to miss Blackburn’s trip to Aston Villa through injury but Chris Samba is in line to return to action.

Blackburn expect to have central defender Chris Samba back for Wednesday night’s tough Premier League trip to Aston Villa.

Blackburn defender Christopher Samba is ready to nurse his bruises and face Middlesbrough in the Premier League on Saturday.

CHRIS Samba insists defensive coach Nigel Winterburn is beginning to stamp his authority on the Blackburn Rovers back four.

Boss Paul Ince is sweating on the fitness of Roque Santa Cruz and Christopher Samba for the clash against Middlesbrough on Saturday.