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John Eustace makes Derby County request as he responds to ‘big blow’

Derby County have suffered another injury problem which has left one more player on the sidelines in what is a further blow to the club

By Leigh Curtis · Derby Telegraph

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 2:19 PM

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John Eustace urged the Derby County community to stick together following Sondre Langas's serious injury setback.
Langas will undergo surgery for a groin injury and is sidelined for approximately 12 to 13 weeks.
Derby County fell to a 4-1 defeat against QPR, dropping to second from bottom.

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Derby County manager John Eustace called on the club community to stick together after defender Sondre Langas suffered a severe groin injury during a 4-1 loss to QPR. Langas is ruled out for roughly 12 to 13 weeks following surgery, leaving the club second from bottom in the Championship table.

The setback leaves Dion Sanderson as Derby's only fit senior central defender amid an ongoing injury crisis affecting eight defenders. Full-back Ryan Nyambe deputized at center-back, while goalkeepers and several other defenders remain sidelined with various injuries.

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