Blackburn Rovers will play a friendly match this week to help squad players improve their match sharpness.

The Blackburn Rovers head coach revealed last week that a 'bounce' fixture had been organised and will likely be played behind closed doors.

The Rovers boss has been keen to ensure all his players are ready to step in for Championship action. Six senior first-teamers featured for the Under-21s against Carlisle United last month for similar reasons.

Kyle McFadzean, John Buckley, Joe Rankin-Costello, Todd Cantwell, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Makhtar Gueye and Arnor Sigurdsson are among those who could be involved. 

Harry Leonard and Callum Brittain could feature too, the latter didn't play for the Under-21s on Tuesday night in the National League Cup. Others such as Leo Duru, Owen Beck and Balazs Toth are away on international duty. Zak Gilsenan is still recovering from injury and isn't back in training yet.

"We have organised a bounce game for those that need the minutes," Eustace explained.

"It's important we get everyone up to the same speed and I think we're getting there.

"It's important that the whole squad gets match minutes to make sure they're match-ready. We'll use that and the international break to prepare and make sure we're ready to go."