LARS Bohinen has a chance of returning for Blackburn Rovers against Leeds United in tomorrow night's re-arranged Premiership clash at Ewood.

But it looks like being touch and go for the Norwegian midfield ace whose hopes of a full recovery from his calf injury are on a knife edge.

And that leaves Rovers boss Ray Harford's team plans up in the air.

For he has to find a replacement for skipper Tim Sherwood, who starts a two-match suspension tomorrow night.

Harford will also be anxious for news of his two injured wingers, Stuart Ripley (hamstring) and Jason Wilcox (ankle).

But, of the three medium-term casualties, Bohinen seems to have the best chance of facing Coca-Cola Cup finalists Leeds.

"On Sunday, I thought I would definitely be fit, but it's a little bit sore today," said the Norwegian international.

"We will just have to wait and see how it is before making a decision.

"Perhaps I have done a little bit too much in training.

"Last year, when I had a similar injury, I tried to come back too early and I can't risk it again. "It's very frustrating to miss so many games, especially when we have only nine left.

"But it looks as if it could be touch and go for the Leeds game."

Bohinen suffered the injury on international duty for Norway just over a month ago and has missed the last four games, from which Rovers have taken only one point.

If Bohinen fails to make it, Paul Warhurst and Nicky Marker would presumably come into contention for Sherwood's midfield position. The manager would be likely to rely on Kevin Gallacher and Matty Holmes, who did well on his return to the side at Maine Road, for the Ripley and Wilcox roles if they remain unfit.

He also has Graham Fenton available, though it didn't look today as though Swede Niklas Gudmundsson would be in the frame.

Gudmundsson talked personal terms with Rovers yesterday afternoon and, naturally, wants to discuss the situation with his family and representatives before making a decision. To be available tomorrow night, he would have had to complete his move from Halmstad by lunchtime today.

And that seemed unlikely. Rovers won't put him under any pressure to rush into what is an important decision and, besides, if a deal is agreed, the player would have to undergo the full medical which would delay his signing.

The club are likely to have to pay Halmstad less than seven figures, having renegotiated a deal with Gudmundsson's club following the repercussions of Bosman.

Tickets will be on sale at Ewood right up to kick-off time (7.45pm) tomorrow night.

Rovers fans can now buy tickets for the home game against Everton (March 30) on production of a stub from either of the home matches against Bolton or Liverpool - maximum of four Everton tickets per stub.

Season-ticket holders wishing to purchase extra seats can also do so on production of their book, again a maximum of four.

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