Blackburn Rovers’ fitness impresses head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson

Rovers have combined up their squad for pre-season, with 19 gamers in all finishing no less than one 90 minute outing.

Tomasson continued that theme for the ultimate two friendlies, however says he’s clear in his thoughts about his beginning XI for the opening day.

That is anticipated to incorporate new signing Callum Brittain who made an instantaneous impression, organising Bradley Dack’s aim within the 1-0 pleasant win at Lincoln City.

No participant featured in all 5 friendlies, with 5 concerned in 4 of the matches, as Tomasson rotated his squad.

And waiting for the brand new season, he stated: “I don’t assume you could be fitter than we’re in the meanwhile. I can say to the supporters that you’re going to get a facet that can work very arduous for them.

“Like them, we solely need one factor and that’s to achieve success with this conventional membership.

“We have had a superb pre-season programme, Ben Rosen has flipped it round and executed an incredible job.

“The gamers are able to work arduous for every which is essential.”

Rosen arrived alongside Tomasson and stuffed the void left by Liam Mason who left his position as head of athletic efficiency to hitch Newcastle United.

He labored alongside Tomasson at Malmo in addition to inside the Danish nationwide crew, and has been key to the pre-season preparations, with the friendlies having been organised previous to Tomasson’s arrival.

Rovers get the brand new season underneath manner towards QPR on Saturday, with Tomasson believing he has his beginning line-up in thoughts.

That received’t embody Bradley Dack, regardless of his aim at Lincoln, as Rovers look to get extra minutes into the legs of the 28-year-old who didn’t characteristic within the first 4 friendlies.

The majority of the crew picks itself, with the one resolution set to be whether or not it’s Ryan Hedges or Jack Vale who companions Tyrhys Dolan, Ben Brereton and Sam Gallagher in assault.

Meanwhile, Rovers will maintain an open coaching session at Ewood Park right now, with supporters invited to attend from 10am.

Supporters will get the possibility to see the squad in motion, with autograph signing periods to happen afterwards.

Looking ahead to the occasion, Tomasson stated: “We work arduous and we are going to practice a simple session on Monday and attempt to begin that connection.

We wish to signal an autograph for each individual that’s there. We can’t handle that however hopefully we are going to get them signed all through the season.

“Hopefully, we are going to get that connection as a result of it will be important. The first residence recreation we are going to try to get that connection, the ping pong between the followers and gamers. They give us energy and vitality.”