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"PREVIEW: Leeds United (A)
As Derby County prepare to hit the road again this weekend, dcfc.co.uk looks ahead to this weekend’s short trip to Yorkshire to face Leeds United.
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Team News Preview Image Strap
Steve McClaren will make a late call on whether Lee Grant or Kelle Ross will start in goal after Jack Butland’s five-week loan spell with the Rams came to an end this week.
The goalkeeper, who featured in Derby’s last six appearances, has returned to Stoke City as Grant closes in on his first team return for six weeks.
The 31-year-old has been ruled out with a leg injury that he sustained in the 3-0 victory over Reading last month.
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Elsewhere, Jamie Ward is unlikely to feature after he returned to training yesterday for the first time.
Ward got through the session without any problems, but McClaren is unwilling to risk the forward so soon after returning from a thigh injury that, like Grant, he picked up in the win at Reading.
Zak Whitbread also continues to struggle and will also not be fit for the trip to Elland Road tomorrow.
Speaking to Rams Player, the Head Coach said: “Wardy had his first day back after about four or five weeks out so the Leeds game might be too sure about him.
“Lee Grant has been training for about 10 days so he’s closer and we will make the decision Friday or Saturday morning.
“We wouldn’t have any qualms about throwing Kelle in there, it’s a good problem to have and we thank Mark, Stoke and Jack for coming in and doing such a good job.â€
Pre-Match Talk Strap
McClaren said: “Derby vs Leeds fixtures are well renowned in the past and they are trying to get back on their feet.
“Neil Redfearn has got the job again; he did very well the first time and deserved to get it now. The players have demonstrated that they are going to fight for him, work for him and want to do it for him.
“Their attitude is good and they have good players, so like every team in the Championship, they can hurt you if you’re not right.
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“The key is to respect the opponent, but we have to make that, from Monday to Friday, the players are focused and doing the work and then Saturday doing the job.â€
“We have got to earn the right to play and then you have to play, the past is gone and the players on Saturday will have to do it all again.
“We know the pitfalls of complacency, the pitfalls of enjoying things too much and also the pitfalls of when you don’t win and are down for too long.
“Win or lose, you have to stay level and you have to treat both games the same. As soon as we got on the bus from Watford, we reviewed the game and talked about Leeds and the challenges ahead.â€
Neil Redfearn added: "I think they’ve had a fantastic season and it’s a great game for us," said Redfearn.
"Everybody will expect them to come and get a result against us but I think we’re in this position now where we’re an unknown quantity for teams.
"I think we’re playing well. The last three performances, in general, have been good.
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"We like to play at home, you can see that. We’ve had most of our better victories at home.
"We’ve got to go out there and play with confidence and enjoy the occasion.
"It’s a great game to play in and I know the players will rise. They’ll want to go and play in this sort of game, it’s a great game for them. It’s a good game to look forward to."
One to Watch preview Strap
Considered one of the best young talents in the country, Alex Mowatt is starting to firmly establish himself as a key player in the heart of Leeds United’s midfield this season.
Still only 19, Mowatt has featured in 12 of the Whites’ games so far this campaign and has scored three goals.
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His form has not gone unnoticed either as he received his first call up for the England Under 20 squad during the last international break.
A graduate of the Club’s Academy set up; Doncaster-born Mowatt has flourished under the guidance of Neil Redfearn and has been tipped to have a big future in the game."
De som spilte mot Watford borte i sist kamp:
2 Cyrus Christie
3 Craig Forsyth
6 Richard Keogh
8 Jeff Hendrick
9 Chris Martin
11 Johnny Russell
19 Will Hughes
32 Ryan Shotton
33 Omar Mascarell
36 Jack Butland
44 Jordon Ibe
SUBSTITUTES
4 Craig Bryson
5 Jake Buxton
7 Simon Dawkins
14 John Eustace
16 Paul Coutts
21 Kelle Roos
30 Leon Best
Her er det kvalitet, fart, styrke og teknikk i alle ledd. Bærebjelkene har vært i klubben lenge. Dette er et meget godt lag!
