Blackburn manager Steve Kean will be without Chris Samba and Martin Olsson for Saturday's clash with Stoke.
The defensive duo have been ruled out by hamstring injuries, which comes as a bitter blow with Rovers struggling for bodies at the back.
Jason Lowe will return from suspension however, while Michel Salgado and Paul Robinson should start after suffering knocks last time out.
Blackburn will aim to add to their singular win in the Premier League this weekend when they travel to the Britannia.
