Manager Steve McClaren is expected to name an unchanged line-up as his Derby County side travel to Molineux to face Wolverhampton Wanderers – for what promises to be an entertaining Championship clash.
After an impressive display against Sheffield Wednesday in their last Championship outing, Derby County are expected to be unchanged as they take the short trip from East to West Midlands to take on Wolverhampton Wanderers – who have recent history on their side in this fixture.
Aston Villa’s Ross McCormack in action with Derby’s Cyrus Christie
The only slight concern for McClaren is the knock picked up by left-back Marcus Olsson. However, the 28-year-old defender is likely to be fit to take his place in a back four that has only conceded two goals in their last six games – consisting of right back Cyrus Christie, central defenders Alex Pearce and captain Richard Keogh.
Goalkeeper Scott Carson, who has kept seven clean sheets and conceded just 11 goals in 15 Championship games, should maintain his 100% league appearance record this season.
Derby’s Bradley Johnson in action with team mate Marcus Olsson
After serving a suspension, McCaren will decide whether to recall Will Hughes into his midfield or stick with the trio that performed so admirably against the previously in-form Sheffield Wednesday last weekend. If Hughes returns on the bench, then Derby are likely to line up with Jamie Hanson, Jacob Butterfield and Bradley Johnson in central midfield.
Derby County’s Thomas Ince
The front line is expected to include centre-forward Darren Bent – without a Championship goal this season – Scotland’s Johnny Russell on the left flank and 24-year-old Tom Ince on the right.
Here is the predicted Derby County XI in full:
Receive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
