Situation at Derby County has not improved as the team’s manager, Paul Warne admitted that chances are slim for his midfielder by the name, David Ozoh to play again. The 19-year-old has been out of the pitch since mid-September after sustaining a hamstring injury and has had a complication of a quad issue that has slowed his recovery process while on loan from Crystal Palace.
It warms the heart, though, that Ozoh accepts that he is not ready for full training yet and Warne’s admission will be music to the ears of fans with Rams tummies as they have beenwatching their team slide down the Championship table . Currently occupying the 18th position only three points away from relegation playoff zone, Derby County has managed a meagre one victory in the last six games.
The news will also spark the interest of Crystal Palace, as they expect a lot from young Ozoh. The Eagles have trusted him with 10 Premier League matches already, though injury prone should be a concern in the club’s projections for him.
The absence of Ozoh in midfield has equally been felt by Derby County and the player has been dynamic. The efficiency has shown in how he completed a pass with a success rate of 94.1% and a successful completion of a duel with a rate of 64.8% is also a bonus in the Championship. Warne’s men would be keen to get him back just as much as they would yearn for it, given the next match is a tough one on Tuesday night against Burnley, a team that sits in the top four of the Championship table.
With the Rams trying to steady their ship once more, there is little needed to fan the flames of uncertainty like Warne ‘s update on Ozoh’s return for the side. Currently sitting on the edge of the relegation zone, Derby County cannot afford to be without such a talented player for too much longer.