Derby County’s Jason Shackell is set to miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his back.
Derby County boss Gary Rowett says that Jason Shackell has been playing at 80% fitness for some time.
Shackell has undergone surgery on his back recently, which will rule him out for the rest of the season.
The centre-back’s absence is a blow for the Rams, but Rowett says it was a decision that needed to be taken.
Shackell has endured a frustrating campaign at Derby so far, and he has made just 12 appearances in all competitions.
The 33-year-old has been used as a reserve option for Derby, and he has endured a difficult time with injury.
With Shackell sidelined, Derby are set to start with Richard Keogh and Alex Pearce as their two centre-backs for the remainder of the season.
Derby are currently nine points outside the play off places, with their chances of promotion surely over.
Derby are next in action at the weekend, when they take on Queens Park Rangers.
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