Blackburn Rovers manager Mark Hughes says that he will not be rushing Steven Reid back from injury.
The Blackburn boss has revealed the midfielder, who missed all but three of last season's matches with back and knee injuries, is not too far away from a return to action.
The Republic of Ireland international was expected to play in last Tuesday's friendly against Wrexham, however Hughes says the 26-year-old did not participate in the game because Rovers did not want to take any undue risks.
"Steve joined in over the weekend but he just felt his calf tighten up, that was all it was," Hughes told Blackburn's official website.
"The knee is fine but he is going to little niggles because he's been out for a year.
"But, we're not going to push him back quickly as it is important that when he does come back he is fit and strong and well."
Blackburn are currently on a pre-season training tour in Germany.
Source : www.skysports.com
By Peter Fraser - Created on 13 Jul 2007
