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Mark Robins makes ‘different’ Derby County claim as Lewis Travis issues Stoke City demand

Derby County face Stoke City tomorrow as they look to bounce back from their defeat to QPR in midweek which left them in the Championship's bottom three

By Leigh Curtis · Derby Telegraph

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 1:36 PM

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Mark Robins noted two different halves in Derby's recent defeat while Lewis Travis called for an aggressive response against Stoke.
Derby County enters the match facing an injury crisis with only one fit central defender available.
Captain Lewis Travis urged teammates to channel their disappointment into high energy and hard running on Saturday.

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Mark Robins expects a difficult test against Derby County after noting two distinct halves in their recent loss to Queens Park Rangers. Meanwhile, Derby County captain Lewis Travis has challenged his teammates to channel their frustration and play with intensity in the upcoming fixture.

Derby enters the match facing a defensive injury crisis, leaving manager John Eustace with only one fit center-back. Travis stressed the importance of Saturday's match, urging the squad to step up following a disappointing midweek performance.

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