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Sondre Langas in a ‘bad way’ as John Eustace doesn’t rule out Derby County transfer

Derby County were left facing another injury problem last night as Sondre Langas needed to be replaced after 10 minutes with a groin injury

By Leigh Curtis · Derby Telegraph

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 8:05 AM

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Langas suffered an injury against QPR, prompting manager John Eustace to not rule out signing a free agent.
Derby County was defeated 4-0 by QPR after Langas was forced off just 10 minutes into the game.
Eight of Derby's nine current injuries affect their defense, leaving central defender options severely depleted.

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Derby County defender Langas is in a "bad way" after suffering an injury just 10 minutes into a 4-0 loss to QPR. Following the setback, manager John Eustace indicated the club may consider exploring the free agent market to address a mounting defensive crisis ahead of Saturday's match against Stoke City.

The injury leaves Derby with significant defensive shortages, as eight of the club's nine injured players are defenders, including Matt Clarke and Eiran Cashin. Right-back Ryan Nyambe replaced Langas to play in central defense, while winger Ryan Hedges has also been utilized out of position at left-back.

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Sondre Langas in a ‘bad way’ as John Eustace doesn’t rule out Derby County transfer

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