Jon Dahl Tomasson has hinted that he won't change Blackburn Rovers' formation despite their poor defensive record.

Rovers shipped another four goals at The Hawthorns on Saturday, giving them the worst goals against record in the Championship with 52 against. 

The team has conceded two or more in 10 of their last 11 games, showing this has been a consistent problem throughout the last few months. The return of key players such as Dom Hyam has done little to stop the leak too.

Simply put, Rovers are giving themselves a mountain to climb, needing to score three goals to win a Championship match. As a result, questions have been posed as to whether a change in style or tactical set-up is needed.

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Tomasson often used a back-five system in the early parts of last season and does have the players to try that system again. Equally, he could switch shape to stiffen up the midfield and try to add more solidity to the squad.

However, the head coach hinted that Rovers wouldn't be abandoning their principles or changing shape any time soon by insisting the goals at West Brom were down to set-pieces.

"If you look at the goals we conceded today, how did we concede them? Set-pieces. It's quite simple," he told The Lancashire Telegraph.

"We are disappointed to concede those goals, we have spoken about it before the game. We have to do better. It's a team that played too much in December. This is not a surprise to me and I said it in the summer as well.

"It can't come as a surprise to anyone at the club. The players are good players who want to do their best for the club. Even when they're 4-1 behind, they are working hard and trying their best.

"If you look, it is true we had experienced players at the back but we still have very young players. We're playing a West Brom team that has a lot of quality, experienced players, used to playing at this level and higher."

He added: "We can't let a ball bounce in our box, it is impossible. We need to win the duels and get rid of the ball. It's quite simple.

"That was a big moment, the first goal in each game is so important. To concede in that manner is extremely disappointing. To concede two other set-play goals, the second or third phase, it was about set-pieces."

Tomasson has repeatedly stressed the importance of adding players to the squad in the January transfer window. So far, two players have arrived on loan and two have departed.

Sam Gallagher has been linked with a move to Ipswich Town, who is out of contract in the summer. Given Tomasson's desire for experience, allowing a second player to join the Tractor Boys is unlikely to go down well.

He again insisted the squad needs help in the January market and urged the club to find solutions around their financial constraints. Cashflow remains a big issue for Rovers with Venky's under restrictions from the Indian government.

"Hopefully, I have said a few times, the club can use this January month in the right way," he said.

"I always think a window is a solution and an opportunity. I know with the cutting of the budget in the summer and the expectations from our CEO was to stay in the league and develop players, we know about that.

"Still, it's a good opportunity. The players need help, the staff would like help. The fans would like him. Hopefully, they can get it right.

"I am a positive man, let's give the club the chance."