West Ham are beatable - Blackburn boss Mowbray

Mowbray believes West Ham are vulnerable ahead of their Championship clash at Ewood Park, citing recent defensive lapses and managerial change.

Blackburn Rovers head coach Tony Mowbray has backed his side to challenge West Ham in the Championship, insisting the Hammers are beatable despite their status as promotion favourites. Speaking to BBC Radio Lancashire ahead of the fixture at Ewood Park, Mowbray highlighted West Ham's recent struggles: they have conceded three goals in each of their past three matches and fallen behind in the first half of 11 of their 17 games this season. He also noted that West Brom's 3-1 victory over them last Saturday proved they are not invincible.

Mowbray acknowledged West Ham's quality, particularly England international Jarrod Bowen, but said Blackburn would not adopt a defensive approach. "We have to take the game to them, be conscious of their talent and individuals who can hurt you at any moment, but get the ball forward, get men in the box, let's have a real go and be positive," he said. Despite back-to-back defeats to Swansea and Stoke, Rovers will stick to their attacking philosophy rather than sit deep and contain.

The, former Blackburn boss believes the Championship is a great leveller and expressed hope that West Ham would leave Ewood Park surprised by their performance. Defender Tom Atcheson will be assessed for a minor issue, while Ryan Alebiosu is a doubt pending scan results.