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David Ozoh expected to see out Derby County loan despite continued absence

Derby County's David Ozoh has been a big miss from Derby's midfield.
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David Ozoh is expected to see out his season-long loan at Derby County as the Rams continue to wait for his return.

The midfielder has not kicked a ball since coming off injured in the victory over Cardiff City earlier in the season, which disrupted an excellent start to the campaign.

Ozoh suffered a hamstring injury in the victory over the Bluebirds, but in his final session before he was due to return from the set-back, he then damaged his quad muscle. He is currently trying to work his way back to fitness, but Warne has been unable to put a timescale on his return with the midfielder still feeling an awareness of his problem.

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But despite his continued absence, the midfielder, who was so influential in the early stages of the campaign, is expected to remain at Derby.

"It is a season-long loan," Warne said today. "But obviously if it wasn't working out and his leg had fallen off and it would take six years to recover, then no doubt both clubs would (talk) with the player's agreement.

"But that isn't the case. I think Crystal Palace are happy with the care we are giving the player, but unfortunately, injuries happen, and we have just been unlucky."

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