Paul Warne has provided an damage replace following Derby County’s 5-0 thrashing of Torquay United on Tuesday night.
The Rams earned secure passage into the second spherical of the FA Cup with a win at house in Pride Park.
The Derby boss revealed afterwards that Haydon Roberts was taken off early because of a hamstring situation.
The Brighton loanee lasted simply 19 minutes earlier than being changed by Craig Forsyth.
It was Roberts’ cross that led to Mark Ellis’ personal purpose, which gave the hosts the lead on the night time.
It was additionally revealed that Max Bird is fighting a health concern following a tough sort out within the second half which led to prolonged remedy.
It stays to be seen whether or not Roberts will probably be out there for this weekend’s conflict with Portsmouth, with an evaluation to be made forward of Friday night time’s fixture, however it’s believed that Bird will probably be match to function.
“[Roberts] simply felt a bit hammy then he mentioned he felt alright,” mentioned Warne, through Derbyshire Live.
“I then mentioned in case you felt alright you need to have stopped the cross.
“We determined between us to not take any dangers so introduced him off and put Craig Forsyth on. I had the enjoyment of taking him again off which should be a profession first.
“Haydon is the one actual concern.
“Birdy obtained smashed just under his shinpad so I feel he’s a bit sore. But I don’t suppose that will probably be an issue.”
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Derby will go into their assembly with Pompey sixth within the League One desk, stage on factors with Danny Cowley’s facet.
A win might transfer the Rams as much as 4th earlier than the remainder of the division kicks off in the remainder of the weekend.
The Verdict
Roberts has been an necessary member of the crew since arriving from Brighton so any damage concern will probably be a fear.
Derby made onerous work for themselves by needing the additional tie to get previous Torquay and a possible absence of Roberts could be a consequence of that.
Portsmouth on Friday will probably be an enormous recreation, so the crew wanted the additional few days of relaxation going into it.
Warne might want to contemplate the gamers’ health ranges having solely had three days between video games.
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