Ryan Alebiosu Celebrates Fitness Gains After Blackburn’s 3-0 Friendly Defeat
Blackburn Rovers full-back Ryan Alebiosu says the main positive from their 3-0 preseason loss to Nottingham Forest was match sharpness and valuable minutes on the pitch. The Super Eagles defender noted that getting 60 competitive minutes helped shake off the rust and build stamina ahead of the new season. He highlighted how facing Premier League and European-level opposition tested the squad’s intensity and focus. While respecting Nottingham Forest’s quality, Alebiosu believes the hard work shown in long spells of the game will give Blackburn confidence to raise their standard when the season kicks off.
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