Derby County host Rotherham United at Pride Park this weekend.
Derby County come back from the international break with a home encounter against Rotherham United – a fixture they will be targeting all three points in to get their playoff challenge back on track.
A terrible run of just two wins in ten games in all competitions has hampered the Rams. Many are citing their usual spring blues, but Frank Lampard’s side have been hit by several injuries to key players.
But the international break has allowed extra recovery time and a chance to recharge the batteries.
Derby currently find themselves down in eighth position, two points behind Aston Villa who are sixth. Lampard’s side have a game in hand, so a top six berth is still in their hands.
Rotherham are 22nd in the Championship table and will be desperate for points. If the Millers opt to attack the Rams, it could benefit the hosts as they have struggled to break defensive teams down this season.
The east Midlands side will be boosted by the return of Mason Mount. The Chelsea loanee has been out injured over the past ten matches, with his absence evidently having a negative effect on the side.
Frank Lampard told The Derby Telegraph how Mason Bennett, Craig Bryson and Tom Lawrence have also all recovered from injury, with the latter likely to come straight back into the team.
Derby’s most impressive performer in recent games, aside from defenders Richard Keogh and Fikayo Tomori, has been summer signing Duane Holmes. Despite being more suited to a central midfield role, Mount’s return may see him miss out in place of Bradley Johnson while £3 million signing Jack Marriott also makes way.
Here is how we believe Derby will line up against the Millers:
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