Arnor Sigurdsson believes there is much more to come in a Blackburn Rovers shirt after an 'up and down' debut season.

The Icelandic international was ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering ankle ligament damage on international duty. Sigurdsson started his debut campaign injured and will see out the 2023/24 campaign in the same manner.

In between, there have been flashes of quality. Sigurdsson made a fantastic start to life at Ewood Park with four goals in his first five appearances, including an eye-catching brace at Queens Park Rangers.

Whilst it seems clear the 24-year-old has the technical quality to play in the Championship, adapting to the physicality and relentless schedule of the division has taken some adaptation. By his own admission, Sigurdsson is keen to add more consistency to his game.

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But having spent the entirety of pre-season injured, been in and out of the side which has struggled for form, and had his season curtailed, it's fair to think Sigurdsson can kick on next year.

"There have been ups and downs, both for me personally and the team," Sigurdsson told RoversTV.

"When you're a player and the team isn't playing well, it's on all of us. This is my first season in England and it's been different to what I am used to.

"I think this first season will help me a lot. When I look back, I can see how I can improve, it's a difficult league and I've had to get used to it.

"The Championship is different to everything else, the way it's played, so many games and the physicality. You have to learn how to play it and use your qualities in the best way. That takes time.

"I started really well on a high and then I have a downer time. Those can be the times you learn the most. It's a season I can learn a lot from and some moments I've enjoyed.

"I think I've shown what I can offer the team but I want to do it every week. Mid-week and at the weekends. It's important the team finds consistency too because we have the quality.

"When a team finds consistency, players do too. It's up to us to do that."

Sigurdsson was on the receiving end of a bad challenge during Iceland’s 4-1 win against Israel. Roy Revivo was sent off for the reckless challenge which caused ankle ligament damage.

The injury could have been far worse, in reality. Sigurdsson is working hard with the medical team to ensure he's ready to hit the ground running in pre-season.

"It's going alright, to be fair. It was a really tough week when I realised I would miss the end of the season," he explained.

"It's a part of football, my rehab has been good. It was really tough to hear, especially in the situation we are in.

"Every game is really important so not being able to help the team and having to watch on the sidelines is really tough. For a football player, to be told you can't play is always very tough.

"I was scared it would be the case. It was a ridiculous tackle really and looking back, talking to the doctors, I am lucky it wasn't worse. I could've broken my ankle.

"The first two weeks after were really tough. It's important to have people around you, they back you up and keep you positive, the staff here and my friends, family and girlfriend."

"I was a bit on the pitch last week, feeling the ball and seeing how I am," he added.

"It's a tough injury, damaging the ligaments in my ankle. It takes time and we're not looking at rushing back. I can't play the last game of the season so there isn't a date I need to be back.

"The first few days are really tough but then you get into a rhythm, I want to come back stronger. I am thankful for where I am and when you're injured you appreciate things around you."