From a Blackburn point of view this also is being regarded as a must win game for Europe, especially with us being at The Emirates next. However our big concern is the defence. Samba is a man mountain and he is banned. Ooijer and Zurab will play together for the first time at CH and neither is lightening fast.
At RB, Emerton is in he same position as Cahill with regards to Australia. We believe that if he (and Cahill) does join up with the Oz squad they miss the game. Should Emerton not be available, we are either throwing a relative unknown into defence or moving Reid to RB where he is iffy.
I think you'll seriously threaten us at set pieces. Also AJ's pace could seriously exploit our centre halves. Whether he has the composure to take advantage is another thing. However I'd also fancy us to score ourselves so it should be close but with goals.
I believe you've sold out which will make for a great atmosphere. Enjoy the game. Think you'll get something, hope you don't, and if your coming wrap up cos it'll be bloody freezing. It's been gales and sleet all day today over here.