Jon Dahl Tomasson is sceptical that Aynsley Pears will be fit to be in goal for Blackburn Rovers this week.

The Rovers number one was taken off with an ankle injury on the second half against Leicester City. Pears received lengthy treatment before hobbling off with the aid of two medical staff.

Given the 25-year-old couldn't apply any weight on his right ankle, it makes him a major doubt for Wednesday night's trip to Coventry City and then Queens Park Rangers away on Saturday.

Leopold Walhstedt came on for his Championship debut and conceded twice in the closing stages. Tomasson is confident he will be ready to deputise if Pears is, as anticipated, unavailable for the away matches.

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"If you can't walk on it, it doesn't look that great," Tomasson said on Pears' injury. "I haven't got the report yet but if you can't walk on your foot you probably won't be playing for the next while.

"We will wait for the report. It was a good opportunity for Leo today. He got his biggest game in his career so far against Cardiff and against probably a Premier League today.

"We are sure about the potential of Leo for sure but he hasn't played at this level before like some other players we have."

Blackburn Rovers fans have been keen to see Walhstedt in action and will now seemingly get that opportunity. The 24-year-old has been limited to two Carabao Cup appearances.

He kept a clean sheet against Harrogate Town in the 8-0 win and conceded twice against Cardiff last week. One goal was from range and another was a smart finish inside the area.

Rovers have conceded 20 goals in their nine league games this season, the joint-worst in the Championship. 16 of those have come in their last five games, worryingly.