Derby County head coach Paul Warne has disclosed an unfortunate injury setback within his team’s ranks as they gear up to take on Sunderland at the Stadium of Light this Tuesday.
Following a recent 3-2 defeat against Norwich City, the Rams are set to clash with the Black Cats in the Championship encounter. On the flip side, Sunderland faced a 2-1 loss to Watford under the leadership of Régis Le Bris.
In the lead-up to Derby’s match against Norwich City, Warne confirmed that Callum Elder will be sidelined for the next three to four games due to a groin injury sustained in a prior matchup against Sheffield United. This setback saw him absent during the clash with Norwich, and he is slated to remain out of action until after the upcoming international break.
Looking ahead, both Derby and Sunderland find themselves grappling with injury concerns as they navigate a packed schedule. Sunderland faces a quick turnaround, playing Leeds United on Wearside just three days after hosting Derby. Le Bris’ squad, currently occupying the second spot in the Championship, faces the challenge of balancing injuries to Dan Ballard and Eliezer Mayenda, adding to the complexities of a demanding fixture list.
