TOMORROW'S clash between Rovers and Charlton at Ewood will pitch together two of the most respected midfield maestros in the Premiership.
Turkish ace Tugay already has a thriving fan club on the Blackburn End following some classy displays for Rovers this season.
And even more responsibility could rest on his shoulders tomorrow should Garry Flitcroft fail to prove his fitness after suffering a recurrence of his groin problems.
For the Addicks have a midfield general of their own in former Bolton star Claus Jensen.
And whoever wins the battle in the centre of the park could determine the destination of the points.
Both players are similar in style and they are charged with the responsibility of making their respective teams tick.
Andy Cole is desperate to deliver up front as Rovers go in search of the win they need to ease the pressure at the wrong end of the table.
But the former Manchester United is only as good as the service he receives and Tugay is the man who holds the key for the home side.
CLAUS JENSEN
Born: Nykobing, Denmark
Date of Birth: 29/4/77
Height: 6ft 1in
Weight: 13st 4lb
Clubs: Naestved, Lyngby, Bolton, Charlton
Honours: Full Danish international
TUGAY KERIMOGLU
Born: Istanbul, Turkey
Date of Birth: 24/8/70
Height: 5ft 10in
Weight: 12st
Clubs: Galatasaray, Rangers, Blackburn
Honours: Full Turkish international
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