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John Eustace praises ‘top character’ Ryan Nyambe following Derby County uncertainty

The Derby County defender has been excellent after answering the club's SOS with the defence having been decimated by injury…

By Leigh Curtis · Derby Telegraph

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 10:45 AM

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John Eustace praised Ryan Nyambe as a top character for performing reliably despite previous uncertainty over his Derby County future.
Nyambe is set to feature against Millwall as Derby navigates multiple defensive absences.
Shane Duffy joined Derby on a short-term free transfer deal until January and is in the squad.

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Derby County manager John Eustace has praised defender Ryan Nyambe for stepping up amid the team's ongoing defensive injury crisis. Nyambe's future at Pride Park had seemed uncertain following a loan spell at Reading last season, but Eustace commended his professionalism, reliability, and character ahead of their match against Millwall.

Derby will manage a reshuffled defense against Millwall with Dion Sanderson suspended and defenders Eiran Cashin, Sondre Langas, and Matt Clarke sidelined. New short-term free transfer signing Shane Duffy and recent arrival Jack Robinson are available, while Clarke and forward Patrick Agyemang have returned to light training.

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