The All Whites skipper Ryan Nelsen is in doubt for his English football club Blackburn's crucial Premiership match against Everton this weekend.
Nelsen was forced from the field in their draw with Birmingham last weekend with a knee injury.
The club says he is in doubt for this weekend's match at Ewood Park.
Blackburn are in 15th place in the Premiership, just 3 points above the relegation zone, with 6 matches remaining.
