Injured Bielik remains on sidelines for Derby

Posted Friday, December 13, 2019 by PA

Derby are set to be without Krystian Bielik for the visit of Millwall in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday.

The 21-year-old midfielder, absent from his side’s 1-1 draw against Sheffield Wednesday earlier this week, is suffering with a hip problem and is unlikely to feature at Pride Park.

Midfielder Tom Huddlestone is expected to be sidelined with a hamstring issue.

Graeme Shinnie (hamstring), Ikechi Anya (calf), Matt Clarke (knee) and Mason Bennett (ankle) are also set to be unavailable for the Rams.

Millwall boss Gary Rowett could be tempted to stick with the same side that won 2-1 at Bristol City on Tuesday.

Shaun Hutchinson made a return to the starting XI after a recent problem with his ribs and completed the 90 minutes at Ashton Gate, while Tom Bradshaw and Jon Dadi Bodvarsson also played their part in the victory.

Midfielder Shane Ferguson continues to work his way back after a knee issue but has not played for the Lions since before the November international break and may miss out again this weekend.

Ryan Leonard (rib) remains on the sidelines along with goalkeeper Frank Fielding (quad muscle), forward Tom Elliott (hamstring) and defender Jason McCarthy (toe).