19 players could miss Derby County vs Bolton Wanderers as ‘huge loss’ confirmed

Derby County and Bolton Wanderers face severe injury concerns ahead of their Championship clash at Pride Park, with up to 19 players potentially missing the fixture. Derby manager John Eustace confirmed forward Sammie Szmodics is a huge loss after undergoing knee surgery that will sideline him for six weeks. Szmodics joins Patrick Agyemang, Matt Clarke, Ryan Hedges, David Ozoh, and Joe Ward on the sidelines, alongside defenders Derry Murkin, Craig Forsyth, Eiran Cashin, Charlie Taylor, and Sondre Langas.

Bolton Wanderers also arrive with significant squad concerns, with late fitness tests expected for goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, Josh Sheehan, and Atsuki Ito following their midweek match against Charlton. In addition, Eoin Toal and Ethan Erhahon remain out with muscular issues, joined on the sidelines by Ryan Hardie, Jayden Nelson, and John McAtee.