Here's The Lancashire Telegraph's best guess on how Rovers might line-up against Cardiff City in the Championship
Goalkeeper
Aynsley Pears will continue in goal for Blackburn Rovers. The goalkeeper will make a seventh successive appearance since returning from injury.
Defence
Eustace will have a decision to make on the fitness of a few players ahead of a fourth game in 10 days.
Scott Wharton came through Saturday unscathed after returning following illness. Kyle McFadzean has equally started all of those matches after not playing since November before that.
Both will want to be involved and could retain their places. One player who might not be risked is Ryan Hedges, though. Ben Chrisene could replace him at left-wing-back.
Dom Hyam and Callum Brittain will retain their places on the right side of the defence.
Midfield
Rovers have a decision to make in central midfield. Joe Rankin-Costello remains out and John Fleck won't be fit after going off injured against Preston North End.
John Buckley was due to play play for the Under-21s on Monday but will now travel with the squad. He's likely to be on the bench so Yasin Ayari and Jake Garrett are Eustace's main options, with the latter likely to be recalled from the start.
Attack
After a heavy workload, Eustace will be monitoring Sam Gallagher's fitness levels too. Sam Szmodics and Tyrhys Dolan should keep their places though Arnor Sigurdsson is ready to deputise in the front three.
Predicted Blackburn Rovers team: Pears; Brittain, Hyam, McFadzean, Wharton, Chrisene; Tronstad, Garrett; Dolan, Szmodics, Gallagher.
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