Derby County v Oxford injury latest as four set to miss return of Gary Rowett
Derby County welcome Oxford United to Pride Park on Tuesday (7.45pm kick-off) for a crucial game at the bottom of the Championship table.
With the Rams hoping to secure John Eustace as their new manager, they face the return of former boss Gary Rowett, whose side have been in excellent form since his arrival.
Derby go into the game full of confidence after a spirited 1-1 draw at Norwich City at the weekend when a last-gasp penalty from Jerry Yates sealed a deserved point to halt a run of seven straight league defeats.
READ MORE: Explained: What Derby County can expect from John Eustace the manager
READ MORE: John Eustace to Derby County 'imminent' as fresh claim made after Blackburn Rovers talks
With first-team coach Matt Hamshaw set to be in charge tomorrow, Derby will still have players missing through injury as they look for a victory that could potentially take them out of the bottom three.
Here is the latest from the treatment table...
Corey Blackett-Taylor
The winger looks certain to be out of the clash tomorrow after damaging his hamstring in the defeat to Cardiff. The winger had been patiently biding his time for a start, but had to be replaced in the second half. Is out for a lengthy period of time.
Kane Wilson
The right-back picked up a hamstring injury in the defeat at home to Sunderland and he missed the defeats against Cardiff and Sheffield United. Will be missing.
Dajaune Brown
The striker added to the list of woes after damaging his hamstring after coming on as a second-half substitute against Sunderland. He was sent for a scan and unfortunately required surgery on the muscle. Likely to be out for the rest of the season.
Curtis Nelson
The centre-back is out for the season after damaging his ACL in what is a huge blow to Derby given he was one of their most reliable performers.
