John Eustace reveals fresh Derby County injury problems that were a 'real blow'The Rams were without some first-team players for the clash against Watford where the Rams were beaten 2-0View Image John Eustace, manager of Derby County (Image: Getty Images)John Eustace revealed Derby County suffered "three or four" injuries in the run-up to their defeat at Watford, but insisted they could not use it as an excuse for their defeat at Vicarage Road. ‌The Rams slipped to a 2-0 defeat at the Hornets where goals from Luca Kjerrumgaard and Mamadou Doumbia sealed victory as Derby slipped out of the top six. Asked about the absences from the squad, Eustace said: "Unfortunately, we picked up three or four injuries in the week which has been a real blow for us. Every day, the DerbyshireLive football desk strives to deliver all manner of news, features and transfer-related stories as a part of our overall package of Derby County content. If you prefer reading our Rams stories on your phone, consider downloading the DerbyshireLive app, in which you can personalise the content you see by selecting Derby County as one of your designated topics.

Source: Daily Mirror February 22, 2026 01:11 UTC