Blackburn Rovers manager Gary Bowyer has confirmed that Ben Marshall is likely to be out for a "couple of months" after picking up an ankle injury in the 1-1 draw with Derby County last week.

Initial scans proved inconclusive, but further assessment has revealed that Marshall requires an operation.

"It's going to be a couple of months but we might just get him back for the end of the season," Bowyer told the Lancashire Telegraph.

Blackburn play Blackpool at Ewood Park this afternoon.