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Derby County handed major injury boost after trio return and key man inches closer

Derby County head to Millwall this weekend as they look to secure what would be only their second win of the season…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 12:21 PM
Derby County handed major injury boost after trio return and key man inches closer
Key Things to Know
  • Derby County saw three players return against Sheffield United as Matt Clarke nears his comeback from a calf injury.
  • Jacob Widell Zetterstrom started against Sheffield United, while Max Johnston and Alex Mowatt returned via the substitutes' bench.
  • Derby drew 1-1 with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane following stoppage-time saves by Zetterstrom.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Derby County received an injury boost as Jacob Widell Zetterstrom, Max Johnston, and Alex Mowatt all returned to action in a 1-1 draw against Sheffield United. In addition to the trio returning to match fitness, reigning player of the season Matt Clarke took part in training this week as he edges closer to a first-team comeback from a three-month calf injury.

Manager John Eustace still faces several squad absences ahead of the upcoming match against Millwall. Captain Lewis Travis is sidelined until after the international break due to an ankle injury, Charlie Taylor faces weeks out with a hamstring issue, and Patrick Agyemang is targeting a November return from an Achilles injury.

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