Derby County are set to take on Nottingham Forest in Gary Rowett’s first match in charge.
New Derby County boss Gary Rowett has admitted that he needs to have a chat with the club’s medical staff about Jason Shackell’s and Nick Blackman’s fitness.
Rowett was taking part in his first press conference, since taking charge at Derby earlier today.
And the Rams boss admitted that both Shackell and Blackman could be set for lengthy periods on the sidelines.
In better injury news for Derby, Cyrus Christie, Richard Keogh and Bradley Johnson are all set to return this weekend.
Rowett’s first match in charge of Derby comes on Saturday, when his new side take on Nottingham Forest in the East Midlands derby.
The Rams head into the clash in poor form, having won just one of their last nine league matches.
However, Forest have also been struggling of late – and head into the contest with new boss Mark Warburton at the helm.
If Derby are able to pick up the three points in the clash, they could move up to ninth in the Championship table.
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