Millwall vs Derby County injury news with 6 out and 7 doubts
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Millwall host newly-promoted Derby County in the Championship this weekend as they look to bounce back after two winless games. Last time out, they drew 0-0 to highfliers West Brom whereas Derby County won 2-0 against Queen’s Park Rangers at Pride Park.
Both sides will be hoping to come out of the international break with a win as they look to cement mid-table obscurity. Ahead of the game, we have taken a look at the injury latest from both camps.
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Hide AdAdam Mayor - OUT
Mayor has been out since the end of last season, but he is back in training and will take part in several U21s matches before he returns for the first team.
Billy Mitchell - OUT
Midfielder Mitchell suffered a tear in his quad at the start of the season. Saturday will come too soon for the 23-year-old but he should be back in training next week.
Josh Coburn - OUT
Coburn isn’t yet back in training and he will have to wait a couple more weeks before he can return for Millwall’s first team.
Tom Bradshaw - OUT
Striker Bradshaw is on a similar timeline to Josh Coburn and is expected to return to training in two weeks. He will likely play again around the start of November.
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Hide AdCallum Scanlon - OUT
The Liverpool loanee suffered a back fracture in September which will keep him sidelined for several months yet.
Tawanda Chirewa - OUT
Derby’s only player to be completely ruled out of Saturday’s game, the Wolves loanee suffered a quad injury that should keep him out for at least a month.
Shaun Hutchinson - DOUBT
Millwall could be with Hutchinson again on Saturday as the defender could return. Neil Harris told the South London Press: “We will be a little bit more aggressive with Shaun because he’s only been missing for a couple of weeks.”
Ben Osborn - DOUBT
Derby midfielder Osborn suffered a hamstring injury against Sunderland but should be back in the squad on Saturday if all goes well.
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Hide AdCallum Elder - DOUBT
The Australian full-back suffered a groin injury last month against Sheffield United, but he looks likely to return this weekend.
David Ozoh - DOUBT
Crystal Palace loanee Ozoh is expected to return to training this week. Saturday may come too soon, but he could feature in the squad.
Tom Barkhuizen - DOUBT
Derby winger Barkhuizen has missed time with a calf injury, but he is likely to return for the Millwall game giving Paul Warne more depth on the wings.
Sonny Bradley - DOUBT
It is unlikely that Bradley will start on Saturday, but he could be fit enough to make the bench after dealing with a minor knee injury.
The midfielder re-joined training this week and could be in line for the Millwall game, Derby could see several players returning this week.
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