Derby County has the opportunity to take a significant step towards securing promotion to the Championship by defeating Cambridge United in their upcoming match, as the thrilling conclusion of the League One promotion race draws near.
The Rams require just four points from their remaining two games to confirm their return to the second tier, a remarkable turnaround considering their relegation just two seasons ago, marking one of the club’s darkest periods.
Manager Paul Warne’s team aims to make significant progress in this quest at the Abbey Stadium, where Cambridge United, still under the threat of relegation despite having Garry Monk as their new manager, awaits. Ahead of the game, here are the latest updates from the team’s treatment room.
Australian defender [Name] has fully recovered and trained throughout the week. Whether he will feature from the start against Cambridge remains uncertain, but he is expected to be part of the squad.
Joe Ward, unfortunately, had to be substituted in the recent draw against Portsmouth due to a knee injury. His season has prematurely ended after undergoing surgery, and Warne expects him to be sidelined for approximately two months.
Midfielder Max Bird has participated in full training and is in contention for a spot in the squad for the Abbey Stadium clash before his departure to Bristol City in the summer.
Striker Dwight Gayle, who exited the match against Bolton in the first half due to injury, underwent a scan and is in a race against time to recover for the final game of the season.
Defender Craig Forsyth, initially feared to be out for the season due to a calf problem, is showing signs of improvement, with Warne suggesting his return is imminent.
Ryan Nyambe, the Namibian international, has been ruled out for the remainder of the season following a quad injury and subsequent surgery.
On-loan Arsenal forward Tyreece John-Jules, recovering from a hamstring injury since January, is set to resume training with Derby next week after receiving clearance from Arsenal, potentially making a return against Carlisle.
Centre-back Jake Rooney, who suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage in September, is progressing well and is scheduled for another knee scan, with hopes of returning to first-team training once medically cleared.
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