Derby County rocked by operation blow which could spark transfer hunt
Derby County have been rocked by the news that academy striker Dajaune Brown is unlikely to play again this season.
The forward needs surgery on a hamstring problem that he sustained in the defeat to Sunderland earlier this month. It is a bitter blow for the youngster who has impressed when featuring off the bench this season.
The injury leaves Derby with a strikeforce of Lars-Jorgen Salvesen and Jerry Yates, while Conor Washington is working his way back from injury. James Collins has departed on a permanent deal to Lincoln City and Brown's injury may now lead to Derby chasing a striker before the transfer window closes.
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Asked if Brown would play again this season and whether it facilitates the need for another striker in the window, Warne said: "No I don't think so (play against this season), no. Dajaune is going to have an operation on his hamstring so he is going to be out for a period.
"There was another need for a striker before that, but it does add to the need, yes."
Brown has made 18 appearances this season and scored two goals, one which came in a 1-1 draw with Hull City. His next goal came in a 1-1 draw against Leyton Orient in the FA Cup, a game in which Derby lost on penalties.
