Derby County host Hull City in the Championship this weekend but who will start?
Derby County host Hull City this weekend in an intriguing Championship clash that could go some way to determining the fate of these two play-off challengers.
The Rams are currently seventh on 47 points, level with sixth-placed Bristol City but behind on goal-difference. Hull, meanwhile, are in tenth position and four points adrift of the play-off positions.
Derby won the reverse fixture 2-1 while also triumphing 4-0 in a Carabao Cup tie at the KCOM Stadium. A lot has happened since then, though, with Hull coming into the fixture having won eight of their last 11 league games.
Derby head into the match off the back of a 0-0 draw at Preston North End. Their performance at Deepdale wasn’t the greatest, yet they had to contend with several absentees through injury.
Mason Mount again looks set to miss out, while Craig Forsyth remains side-lined with a long-term injury. Jayden Bogle, however, will return from suspension and striker Jack Marriott seems set to return from illness.
Marriott was a big miss for Derby at Preston, with the £3 million summer signing from Peterborough United a pivotal player when it comes to leading the press from the front.
Another Frank Lampard signing, Andy King, could also be set to feature following his recent loan switch from Leicester City. King was not eligible for the trip to Preston, but he could replace Craig Bryson in midfield.
Ashley Cole may not be up to speed yet with Scott Malone keeping his place at left-back, while Tom Lawrence’s poor form may see him drop to the bench and Duane Holmes moving back to a midfield role.
Here is how we believe Derby will line up at home to the Tigers.
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