Derby County midfielder David Ozoh has been ruled out of Saturday's trip to Leeds United with Paul Warne admitting they are in no position to take a gamble on his fitness.

The on-loan Crystal Palace midfielder has been out of action since the win over Cardiff City when he pulled his hamstring early in the second half of the 1-0 victory.

But just as he was about to return from that injury, Ozoh then suffered a quad muscle problem that has kept him out of training in the last few weeks and it was hoped he would be back for the trip to Elland Road.

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Ozoh's return would have been most welcome for the clash against Daniel Farke's side considering Derby face the Championship promotion chasers without Ebou Adams who is suspended.

But asked about Ozoh ahead of Saturday's game and whether he would be in the squad, Warne said: "No, David still isn't in a position yet where we could risk him, so it's just taking a little bit longer than we wished for, I think is probably the best way to put it, so David, will not be on the bus."

With Ozoh on the sidelines, Derby will also be without Ryan Nyambe who is not back until next year because of a knee problem.

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