Derby facing injury crisis ahead of Wrexham match

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 8 Oct, 18:13 · Archive

Derby County face Wrexham on Saturday with Charlie Taylor sidelined for three to four weeks with a hamstring injury, leaving them without a recognised left-back.

Derby County manager John Eustace confirmed that Charlie Taylor will miss around three to four weeks with a hamstring injury sustained in the second half of the 1-1 draw with Burnley before the international break. 'It's a bit of a bad one on his hamstring,' Eustace said. With Craig Forsyth and Derry Murkin also injured, Derby have no fit left-back available for Saturday's home fixture against Wrexham.

The injury crisis extends beyond the left-back position. Centre-backs Eiran Cashin and Matt Clarke are sidelined with calf problems, leaving only Sondre Langas and Dion Sanderson available. Goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom is also out, and star player Patrick Agyemang remains a long-term absentee after rupturing his Achilles. The situation was so severe that a scheduled friendly with Sheffield Wednesday had to be called off because only seven players were available.

Eustace acknowledged Derby could target free agents, but expressed reservations about their immediate impact. 'There are some targets in the free agent world, but they're free agents for a reason as well. They haven't been training, they haven't been playing, and to get any impact straight away will be difficult,' he told Derbyshire Live. The club has discussed the possibility of signings but remains cautious about the calibre of available players.

How it is being reported

• Difficult for Derby to build on last term - EustaceHead coach John Eustace says the "realism" at Derby County is that they will find it hard to challenge for Premier League promotion like they initially intended to this season.BBC Derbyshire · 8 Oct, 18:03
• Inside Derby County's press conference amid free agent talk as John Eustace makes his pointDerby County face Wrexham this weekend as they host the big-spending Dragons in what is the first game back after the international breakDerbyshire Live · 8 Oct, 16:40
• John Eustace confirms Derby County injury blow and says 'it's a bit of a bad one'Derby County are back playing in the Championship this weekend when they tackle Wrexham as they look for a first home win of the seasonDerbyshire Live · 8 Oct, 15:23

In this story: Derby County · Wrexham · Charlie Taylor · John Eustace · Craig Forsyth · Derry Murkin

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