Blackburn Rovers confirm extent of Ryan Alebiosu injury blow with return timeline set

Blackburn Rovers right-back Ryan Alebiosu has undergone surgery on his knee injury and will be out until the…

By James Ray · The 72

Published: Friday, 13 November 2026 at 2:43 PM

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Ryan Alebiosu has undergone knee surgery and will be sidelined for Blackburn Rovers until 2027.
Alebiosu suffered the knee injury during a 2-1 defeat against Stoke City earlier in the month.
The 24-year-old full-back was named Blackburn's Player of the Season for the 2025/26 campaign.

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Blackburn Rovers right-back Ryan Alebiosu has undergone knee surgery and will be sidelined until 2027. The 24-year-old sustained the injury during a 2-1 loss against Stoke City earlier in the month, subsequently missing the squad's victory over West Ham. Rovers confirmed he will complete a rehabilitation program under the club's medical staff.

Alebiosu was named Blackburn's Player of the Season for 2025/26 and remained a regular starter under manager Tony Mowbray. With Alebiosu unavailable, summer signing Gady Beyuku, who joined from Modena FC, is expected to receive an opportunity to secure a starting role.

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