On-loan Leeds United midfielder Ian Poveda is close to making his long-awaited return to competitive action. Poveda, who joined Blackburn Rovers in the summer, has not played since November, when he sustained a fracture and ligament damage to his ankle.
Current Blackburn boss Tony Mowbray confirmed the news that Poveda is likely to make the bench for Rovers' Monday night clash away at Preston North End. He said that: "Poveda looks fit to me, he looks electric on the training ground. There is a fair chance he will be on the bench."
This will not only boost Blackburn's play-off hopes, but will provide a welcome selection headache for Jesse Marsch, should Leeds remain in the Premier League for next season. Former Leeds striker Noel Whelan stated that: "He’ll be pushing for places in the Leeds side next season. This is a really important time for him to get back to maximum strength.
