Michel Salgado: Blackburn can't afford to keep me

Michel Salgado will play no part in Blackburn Rovers' crucial Premier League clash against Bolton Wanderers tonight, despite the defender being fit for selection.

Under-fire boss Steve Kean confirmed yesterday that the former Real Madrid player will leave Ewood Park next month.

Salgado has claimed that the struggling club cannot afford to offer him a new deal, according to Sky Sports News.

The 36-year-old's contract reportedly states that the defender is entitled to a new deal if he plays nine more games.