Former Blackburn Rovers star Ossie Ardiles says Mauro Formica will be a big hit at Ewood Park.
Formica could make his first Rovers appearance since signing for around £3million from Newell's Old Boys in January in the reserves' game behind closed doors at Everton today.
Ardiles told the Lancashire Telegraph: "There should be no problems about the physical nature of the Premier League.
"The Argentinian league is also very physical. Mauro is a skilful type player and then he will be used to getting a few kicks.
"If you see football in Argentina, it is also very physical. Players do not mind a battle and they relish it. Look at Carlos Tevez. We already have the mentality to fit in on the field.
"The club he comes from is a top club and has produced a lot of world class players.
"Premier League football is different to football in Argentina, it was different in my day, but good players adapt quickly and I am sure Mauro will be able to do that in England.
"That will be no problem. Not every player comes from Argentina and makes a success of it in England but the main reason for not being a success is a failure to adapt to the new culture."
