Blackburn Rovers boss Steve Kean wants an end to the Christopher Samba saga.

Kean left Samba, 27, out of his squad for the 7-1 hammering at Arsenal - even though he insisted he is fit.

And Rovers boss Kean said: "Without going too deep he's fit and he's available for selection but I've decided not to put him in the squad.

"It's a situation we'd like to get resolved as soon as possible because I think the way we are just now is not really helpful for anybody - us or him.

"He's one of our key defenders and you always miss any player when they're not available."