Blackburn forward Weimann to miss rest of season

Andreas Weimann scored Blackburn's equaliser against Norwich last weekend

Blackburn Rovers forward Andreas Weimann will miss the rest of the season because of a knee injury.

The Austria international came off the bench to score Rovers' injury-time equaliser against Norwich in the Championship last weekend but head coach Valerien Ismael has revealed that will be his final contribution of the campaign.

"He had a scan and it's bad news for him and us because his late goal gave us a great feeling but unfortunately now he will be out for the rest of the season," Ismael told BBC Radio Lancashire.

"He played on until the end but after the game he complained about his knee which was swollen and he was limping as well - it is a meniscus tear and he now has the decision how to deal with the injury."

Weimann has made 34 appearances in all competitions for Blackburn this season, scoring nine goals.

Rovers will also be without forward Emmanuel Dennis for this weekend's game at Derby as he serves a suspension after being sent-off against Norwich.