Elder, Barkhuizen, Ozoh – Derby County injury latest before Norwich City clash

Elder, Barkhuizen, Ozoh – Derby County injury latest before Norwich City clash.

The Rams are getting ready for the Canaries’ visit, as DerbyshireLive’s most recent Derby County news gives you the

most recent updates from the treatment table.

When Derby County plays Norwich City this weekend in the Championship, they hope to keep their perfect home

record.

Having triumphed over Middlesbrough, Cardiff City, and Bristol City at Pride Park, there is a lot of optimism about

the Rams’ ability to handle the Canaries.

For the visit of Johannes Hoff Thorup’s team, who are now one spot below the Rams in the standings after winning

two and drawing two of their first six games, there are some injury concerns.

Callum Elder, Liam Thompson, Jake Rooney, Callum Elder, and Tom Barkhuizen are all recovering from injuries,

though some of them should return shortly. Here is the most recent information from the treatment table ahead of

what promises to be an exciting game against the Canaries. Head coach Paul Warne is expected to provide a more

detailed report on Thursday.

Callum Elder

When the Australian was substituted against Sheffield United in the second half, he appeared uncomfortable. To ascertain the extent of the damage, the former defender for Hull City and Leicester will undoubtedly be sent for a scan.

“Callum felt his groyne when he got crocked up for the penalty claim in the second half,” Warne stated. “We attempted to remove him when he gestured towards the bench. And in the perfect example of Sod’s rule, when they challenge him once again, he simply overextends himself.

“I believe that when I ask the athlete if he is well and he responds, “No, bad gaffer,” it indicates to me that he has injured his groin, which is a blow for him and

David Ozoh

The midfielder will be out until after the next international break after suffering a hamstring strain.

Warne said the on-loan Crystal Palace teenager was feeling “down in the dumps” over the injury and the timeframe is not as bad as first feared. Warne said last week that he is expected to be out four to five weeks.

“Obviously, he’s going to be out for a period of time,” he stated. He won’t be around till after the international break.

It’s clear that he has hamstring damage. It was harmless. He just went down after it was merely a pass to the side.

It’s common knowledge that a player who goes down like that, alone and unaccompanied, will be out for some time, so you should be ready for the worst.

“The news isn’t too bad, but it will take five to six weeks. I kind of thought things may have been worse at one point, but he seems fine to me. I don’t think the reality that he won’t be there on Saturday has really set him.

Tom Barkhuizen

Prior to the victory over Cardiff City, the winger felt pain in his calf during a warm-up during practice. He was also absent from the match against Sheffield United, but since the injury is not too serious, he might be able to play against Norwich this coming weekend, depending on how he feels.

Warne will give a firmer update in his pre-match press conference on Thursday.

Liam Thompson

The midfielder felt tightness in his groin after taking a shot in training and has missed the last two games. The academy graduate is not expected to be back before the international break.

Tawanda Chirewa

The on-loan Wolves midfielder was absent at the weekend but is available again after undergoing concussion protocol following a head injury sustained while on international duty.