Blackburn Rovers boss explains Samba decision
Sam Allardyce has explained why Christopher Samba played as a striker for Blackburn Rovers at Anfield.
The central defender was employed up front for the trip to Liverpool, but it proved to be ultimately unsuccessful as the Reds breezed to an easy 4-0 win over the Ewood Park club.
"I had watched how Didier Drogba (Chelsea) had caused them so much trouble and decided to use Christopher Samba in that role,” said Allardyce. "Obviously he is not that quality of player, but it was the same idea.
“The problem was that we did not support him at all and allowed Liverpool to pick up possession. We did not compete enough and they were deserved winners. Samba did OK but he had no help.”