Blackburn Rovers ratings with 8/10 display vs West Brom

Ryan Alebiosu made his debut against WBA. <i>(Image: CameraSport - Alex Dodd)</i>
Ryan Alebiosu made his debut against WBA. (Image: CameraSport - Alex Dodd)
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Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course.

Balazs Toth - 8

Made some important saves to keep out Heggbo and Price in either half. One moment of poor footwork nearly caused problems but otherwise, faultless.

Ryan Alebiosu - 8

Very bright on debut. Looked the likeliest player to get Rovers' behind the West Brom defence with his pace. Solid defensively too.

Dom Hyam - 6

Not at his absolutely best but still solid enough, particularly in the second half.

Sean McLoughlin - 7

Made a really important block to prevent Price from making it 2-0 after Toth's mistake.

Yuri Ribeiro - 6

Solid against Fellows but didn't offer much going forward.

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Lewis Travis - 6

Battled in midfield against Molumby and Mowatt. Helped Rovers control large portions of the second half but with little danger.

Sondre Tronstad - 6

A loose moment which allowed Price to nip in and nearly score. Solid without being at his best.

Ryan Hedges - 6

Largely ineffective on the right. Keeps the ball but it can feel a little safe. Willing runner as ever.

Axel Henriksson - 6

Didn't have a huge impact on his debut. Rovers' best attacks came down the flanks rather than through the middle and so he didn't see much of the ball.

Dion De Neve - 6

Offered very little in terms of creativity but was a willing runner. Took a bang to the head and was taken off at half-time.

Yuki Ohashi - 7

Buzzed around and proved a nuisance without getting the rewards of a clear chance at goal. Could've had a penalty.

Substitutions

Augustus Kargbo (45') - 7

Got two West Brom players booked in four minutes and continued to be a threat when he picked up the ball. Looked like he could create something even if final ball lacked.

Makhtar Gueye (58') - 6

Some decent bits of hold-up play and a few slack moments.

Lewis Miller (60') - 6

Caused problems with his long throw and offered a threat from set-pieces with two heads that were off target.

Sidnei Tavares (81') - N/A

On for his debut in the final 10 minutes with Rovers chasing the game.

Unused substitutes: Michalski, Wharton, Pickering, Montgomery, Mullarkey-Matthews

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