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John Eustace issues Jack Robinson fitness update amid desperate Derby County situation

Robinson could be thrust straight into action when Derby face his former club Sheffield United on Saturday (12:30pm) if he can prove his fitness on the training ground at Moor Farm

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 11:03 AM
John Eustace issues Jack Robinson fitness update amid desperate Derby County situation
Key Things to Know
  • Jack Robinson could make his Derby County debut on Saturday against Sheffield United if he proves his fitness in training.
  • Derby signed the 33-year-old defender on a short-term deal following a severe defensive injury crisis.
  • Manager John Eustace had been left with only one fit center-back in Dion Sanderson before Robinson arrived.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Derby County manager John Eustace has provided a fitness update on new signing Jack Robinson as the club battles a major defensive injury crisis. The 33-year-old defender joined the Rams on a short-term deal on Saturday and could make his debut against former club Sheffield United if he proves his fitness in training this week.

Derby signed Robinson after being reduced to just one fit center-back, Dion Sanderson, alongside injuries to several key defenders and goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom. Robinson completed pre-season with Birmingham City before departing in September, leaving Eustace focused on building up his match fitness rapidly.

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