Derby County v Bristol City injury news as 7 out and 5 doubts

Bristol City team news

Bristol City completed the signing of centre-back Luke McNally from Burnley for a fee of around £1.75m according to the Bristol Post. 

The Republic of Ireland international has signed in time to make his debut on Saturday but is only expected to be named as a substitute rather than being thrown straight in. 

McNally’s arrival comes at a time when Rob Dickie is out with a hamstring injury. The full extent of his injury is unknown but he won’t be playing against the Rams.

Midfielder George Earthy will also miss out after suffering an ankle injury against Coventry City last week. He was described as a 'big doubt' by Liam Manning in his pre-match press conference, but no further detail was given. 

Rob Atkinson is closing in on a return and made an appearance for the under-21s in the week. He's been out for over a year since suffering an ACL injury and then being dealt multiple injury problems.

Yu Hirakawa is another player that will miss out. He's yet to make his debut for the club after suffering an injury whilst representing Japan at the Olympic Games. 

Ayman Benarous has been out for more than two years after suffering successive ACL injuries and he is set for another spell on the sidelines. He played for the under-21s last week but a hamstring injury has meant his return to first-team action has been delayed. Ross McCrorie and Sam Bell are both nursing injuries as well. 

Out: Ayman Benarous, Yu Hirakawa, Rob Dickie, Ross McCrorie, and Sam Bell. Doubt: George Earthy and Rob Atkinson. 

Derby County team news

Eiran Cashin and Corey Blackett-Taylor are back in training. Cashin had to be brought off following a head injury earlier this month but is expected to be available, as is Blackett-Taylor.

Ben Osborn is a doubt. The 30-year-old hasn’t made the match-day squad for the past two matches because of a calf injury.  Goalkeeper Josh Vickers is dealing with a groin injury. 

Kenzo Goudmijn came off in the defeat to Barrow and is potentially another doubt. Jake Rooney will be unavailable for selection after suffering a knee injury which will put him out for the next four months. 

Kane Wilson won’t be afforded the opportunity to play against his former employers. He suffered a hamstring injury against Middlesbrough and won’t return until after the international break. 

Out: Jake Rooney and Kane Wilson. Doubt: Ben Osborn, Kenzo Goudmijn, and Josh Vickers.